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EKA 826Y

1982 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 2A46,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 826Y
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 63,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,204 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT OF SILL MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,044 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,042 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering joints leaking excessively (2.2.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,450 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,954 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,760 miles

oil leak on engine, gearbox and rear diff.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine, gearbox and rear diff.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,037 miles

tail pipe on side of vehicle

whole of vehicle is covered underneath in underseal and exsessive mud coverage underneath.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,037 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

tail pipe on side of vehicle

whole of vehicle is covered underneath in underseal and exsessive mud coverage underneath.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,800 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,695 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,261 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 45,546 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,091 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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EKA 826Y is a 1982 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 46,261 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKA 826Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKA 826Y registered?

EKA 826Y is a 1982 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 19 August 1982.

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