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GSU 782

1987 Land Rover Series 2

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 782
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 147,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 147,030 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

baulk head corroded. n/s/f side light pulses. fog inop. pan hard rod bushs worn. radius arm bushs worn worn. o/s/r bump stop missing. tow bar electrics insecure., rear loom insecure. front disc's worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 138,711 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,544 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 127,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 118,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 107,780 miles

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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GSU 782 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 2 in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSU 782, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSU 782 registered?

GSU 782 is a 1987 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 18 December 1987.

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