1973 Land Rover Series 3 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Series 3 models manufactured in 1973, based on 272 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1973 Land Rover Series 3 has an MOT pass rate of 65.8% based on 272 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 55,894 miles on the odometer. With a 34.2% failure rate, the 1973 Series 3 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1973 Land Rover Series 3 is Visibility, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from £10–300.
Top failures specific to 1973 models only. The overall Series 3 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 0.4% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 55,894 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0.07 | 0.4% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1973 Land Rover Series 3 has an MOT pass rate of 65.8% based on 272 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 55,894 miles on the odometer. With a 34.2% failure rate, the 1973 Series 3 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1973 Land Rover Series 3, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. At 55,894 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Visibility — 0.4% of failures
Visibility issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1973 Land Rover Series 3 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.