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DFX 582C

1985 Land Rover Series 2A

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFX 582C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 116,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,466 miles

Harzard light not fitted at the time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2013 116,466 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Harzard light not fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 136,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 136,347 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 136,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 136,347 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 136,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 136,347 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper switch loose

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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DFX 582C is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2A in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFX 582C, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFX 582C registered?

DFX 582C is a 1985 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 15 September 1985.

Is DFX 582C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFX 582C shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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