1981 Land Rover Series 3 2.8L Diesel · MAB 229X
1981 Land Rover Series 3 (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1981. Recorded mileage 97,151 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 3
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 2800cc
MAB 229X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 97,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MAB 229X Mileage History
- 03/02/202391,280 mi
- 01/02/202493,427 mi+2,147 mi
- 31/01/202595,308 mi+1,881 mi
- 04/02/202697,146 mi+1,838 mi
- 05/02/202697,151 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MAB 229X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Land Rover Series 3 (MAB 229X) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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