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809 UXT

1962 Land Rover SERIES2

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,058 mi
Last recorded53,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1962 Land Rover SERIES237,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 UXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,327 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 44,012 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f wheel nut ,n/s/r wheel nut

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,359 miles

Oil leak

advise several wheel studs short n/s/r o/s/f wheels

n/s/r chassis welding repair .

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

advise several wheel studs short n/s/r o/s/f wheels

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,418 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,795 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,496 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,496 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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809 UXT is a 1962 Land Rover SERIES2 in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1962 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 37,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 809 UXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 809 UXT registered?

809 UXT is a 1962 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 12 January 1962.

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