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LDS 363A

1961 Land Rover SWB

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,320 mi
Last recorded4,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1961 Land Rover SWB28,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDS 363A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 4,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 4,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 2,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 2,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 2,300 miles

chassis been weldded in several places

Fail 11 Dec 2014 2,300 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis been weldded in several places

Fail 3 Sep 2014 2,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 1,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front chassis leg corroded but not holed

oil leak at n/s front hub

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

V5 year 1961.( vt40 1971)

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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LDS 363A is a 1961 Land Rover SWB in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 28,389 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 LDS 363A, 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 65 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 LDS 363A registered?

LDS 363A is a 1961 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 17 April 1961.

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