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DJY 708C

1965 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,129 mi
Last recorded14,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1965 Land Rover Series 240,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJY 708C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 14,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 13,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 12,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,986 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,706 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 11,698 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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DJY 708C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 40,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJY 708C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJY 708C registered?

DJY 708C is a 1965 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 December 1965.

Is DJY 708C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJY 708C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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