MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front propshaft slight play
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front propshaft slight play
oil leak from radiator
Oil leak
Slight pull on front brakes
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?
Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CXE 597J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CXE 597J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CXE 597J?
You can check the full history of CXE 597J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CXE 597J registered?
CXE 597J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 14 September 1970.
Is CXE 597J safe to buy?
The MOT history for CXE 597J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CXE 597J have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CXE 597J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.