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OPH 175L

1973 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,354 mi
Last recorded39,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 2A25,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 175L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 39,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyres cracking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corrosion to front foot wells and bulkhead

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

Swivel housings leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,637 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis has had welding repairs done

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,405 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 8,700 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,024 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,021 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 91,106 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?

Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 410
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 234
Stop lamp not working 191
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 144
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 139
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OPH 175L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPH 175L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPH 175L registered?

OPH 175L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is OPH 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 175L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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