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Est: £10,000 - £12,000
1972 LAND ROVER SERIES III 88
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 83
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A significantly improved 1972 Land Rover Series III 88" SWB, finished in Green with Black leather interior. Boasts a desirable galvanised chassis, rebuilt gearbox, and electric power steering, making it a very usable classic.
Offers enhanced comfort and durability with upgraded seating, lighting, and a comprehensive history file supporting numerous enhancements.
Condition
7
Usable, enhanced, minor wear likely
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
29,321 miles
LXE835K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A much improved and very usable example of a SWB Series III
Finished in Green with a Cream roof over a Black leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 3 years
Boasts a plethora of upgrades and improvements
Perfect for any Land Rover enthusiast
Auctioneer's Notes:
Honest and usable example of an early short wheelbase 1972 Land Rover Series III 88", finished in Green with a Cream roof over a Black leather interior.
Owned by The Vendor for the last 3 years, this characterful Series III is powered by the 2.25-litre petrol engine and presents as a well-improved example, benefitting from an extensive list of mechanical, structural, comfort and usability enhancements.
Maintenance & Condition:
This Series III benefits from multiple enhancements and improvements including; a replacement galvanised chassis and bulkhead, front and rear parabolic springs, removable gearbox crossmember, copper brake pipes and new flexible brake pipes, front and rear propshafts fitted,...
Points of note
£632
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,106
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 20 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
27,568 miles
Registration Date
1972-04-11
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 29 2023 with 27,568 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2022 with 27,252 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 04 2020 with 26,930 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake running slightly tight
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- steering and suspension components generally have slight corrosion
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear axle bracket slightly corroded
Failed
On Oct 01 2020 with 26,926 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake running slightly tight
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- steering and suspension components generally have slight corrosion
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear axle bracket slightly corroded
Passed
On Mar 18 2016 with 26,798 miles
Failed
On Mar 10 2016 with 26,792 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hone (1.1.A.3f)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Steering locking device insecure Track rod (2.2.C.1g)
- Offside Steering locking device insecure Track rod (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On Oct 17 2011 with 26,555 miles
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