MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front too rear (3.6.B.1)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear shackle (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
N/S/F Wheel sitting further foward that O/S/F
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in o/s/f wheel
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
petrol leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
fluid leaking from n/s/r hub
head lamp tell tails not working
lock nuts missing from o/s/f leaf spring u bolts
wheel studs appear short on o/s/f +n/s/f +o/s/r wheels
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?
Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRF 965N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 24,303 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 DRF 965N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DRF 965N is a 1974 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 29 August 1974.
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