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OWJ 541A

1962 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 541A
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,195 miles

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

not all body mountings used not affecting securty

Fail 7 Feb 2012 18,180 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

not all body mountings used not affecting securty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,987 miles

right hand front tyre starting to crack outside wall.left hand rear brake sticking on slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,489 miles

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

Oil leak

front spot light panel insacure

n/s front inner wing insacure

no fog light fitted

no hazzard lights

o/s rear brake back plate damp

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,102 miles

a vast amount of patches on chassis some heavily undersealed

brake pedal spongey

rear floor streangtheners rotten

vehicle sits low on off side

Fail 5 Feb 2009 72,063 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

a vast amount of patches on chassis some heavily undersealed

brake pedal spongey

rear floor streangtheners rotten

vehicle sits low on off side

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,225 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,153 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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OWJ 541A is a 1962 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWJ 541A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OWJ 541A is a 1962 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 6 April 1962.

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