MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body cross members rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body cross members rusty
clutch hydraulic pipe poorly fitted @ slave cyl
slite bind to o/s rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Inner Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
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)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 leaf springs rusty
both front splash guards corroded
both rear tyre walls cracking
n/s front inner tyre wall cracking
o/s front chalice slight leak of oil
o/s rear floorpan corroded
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 leaf springs rusty
both front splash guards corroded
both rear tyre walls cracking
o/s front chalice slight leak of oil
o/s rear floorpan corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2A?
Based on 6,074 MOT tests across 626 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PXJ 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 33,915 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 Series 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PXJ 863J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PXJ 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 19 January 1971.
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