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DYC 295C

1965 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1965 Land Rover SWB46,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 295C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,249cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 71,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 69,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 68,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 67,317 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front prop shaft worn

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 67,292 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front prop shaft worn

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,475 miles

Fuel tank insecure lower support excessive corrosion (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,358 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen scratched washer not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen scratched washer not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,089 miles

Nearside washer not working

corrosion offside rear chassis

Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,077 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler excessive wear (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer not working

corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,735 miles

front prop joint worn

nearside windscreen scratched washer not working

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

exhaust corroded

wear in front prop wear in rear prop uj

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust corroded

nearside washers not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,452 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

hand brake linkage worn

nearside washer jet not working

slight play in steering idler

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,442 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

hand brake linkage worn

nearside washer jet not working

slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,559 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,666 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,992 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,293 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,291 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,271 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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DYC 295C is a 1965 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 46,121 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYC 295C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 61 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYC 295C registered?

DYC 295C is a 1965 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 May 1965.

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