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509 NRL

1962 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1962 Land Rover Series67,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 NRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,882 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 90,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,579 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,471 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in steering joints

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,141 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

slight free play at steering wheel

steering damper bushes perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,635 miles

all shock absorber bushes worn

dampness around power steering ram

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,735 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,828 miles

brake servo damp

oil leaks

steering ram damp

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake servo damp

oil leaks

steering ram damp

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,964 miles

all brake discs pitted

all shock absorber bushes worn

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leaks

play in power steering unit

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,104 miles

handbrake travel long

oil around power steering ram

oil around rear diff

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

slight smoke when reved

Pass 23 Oct 2010 68,134 miles

all lower shock bushes worn

both track rod end greese gaitors split

freeplay at steering wheel

play in front drag link ram ball joint

steering ram damp

track rod end grease gaitors split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,590 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,500 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,541 miles

advise under bonnet on top of compensator signs of oil keep in check

Fail 16 Mar 2007 64,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise under bonnet on top of compensator signs of oil keep in check

Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,457 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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509 NRL is a 1962 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 67,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 509 NRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 509 NRL registered?

509 NRL is a 1962 Land Rover Series, first registered on 15 March 1962.

Is 509 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 509 NRL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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