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XBL 605H

1970 Land Rover Series 2A

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,956 mi
Last recorded54,956 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2A40,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 605H
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,956 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,947 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,039 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter, lift pump and tank drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,842 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both side front spring rear bushes and pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,355 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,180 miles

Front bumper/bull bar loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front hub joint leaking

Rear reflector damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

all chassis components have been welded but ok at presant time

all leaf springs rusty but ok

prop shaft has wear in splines

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,560 miles

all four tyres perished

slight free play intermediate steering drop arm bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,962 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

side walls perished on all tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine smokes at idle

slight leak at offside front swivel hub

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,113 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,283 miles

Oil leak

front brake balance close to 25% limit 24%

offside front swivel hub has slight oil leak not exessive

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,778 miles

Play in steering box, not excessive.

Windscreen scratches from previous wipers, not excessive.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,282 miles

slight bind o/s rear

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,996 miles

advises as per vt32 issued 20/11/2006.

n/s rear service brake reading slightly low.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front, body mounts coroded.

oil leaks from engine.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,510 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 19,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking.

steering box oily.

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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XBL 605H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,641 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 XBL 605H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XBL 605H is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 12 February 1970.

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