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PDA 56L

1972 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Series 2A42,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 56L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Passenger foot well excessively corroded but not a testable item

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,101 miles

Oil leak

corrision to nearside front floor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,101 miles

corrosion to front chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,101 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor section corroded

n/s/r leaf spring rebound cilp splayed

o/s/r leaf spring rebound clip broken

rear tyres different size to front

starter motor insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre 2mm 235/70 16

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,101 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,131 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,101 miles

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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PDA 56L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 42,642 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 PDA 56L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDA 56L registered?

PDA 56L is a 1972 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 9 November 1972.

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The MOT history for PDA 56L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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