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DBE 368L

1972 Land Rover 2A

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,676 mi
Last recorded3,676 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 2A27,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 368L
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 3,676 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop shaft rear uj ()

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded, not within any prescribed areas

slight play in steering box center bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 1,033 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 817 miles

all four tyres staring to perish, not yet excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2013 267 miles

Oil weeping from gearbox area

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,854 miles

N/S/F hub seal has slight oil leak, not yet contaminating the brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 99,852 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F hub seal has slight oil leak, not yet contaminating the brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four tyres starting to perish on the side walls

n/s/f hub seal has a slight oil leak, not yet contaminating the brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,589 miles

all four tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 25 Sep 2009 98,589 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,977 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 97,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 96,249 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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DBE 368L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 27,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBE 368L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBE 368L registered?

DBE 368L is a 1972 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is DBE 368L safe to buy?

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