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XFU 555K

1971 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,989 mi
Last recorded29,989 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series 254,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFU 555K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,989 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges

o/s n/s front seat mountings deteriorated

slight movement in rear top shocker bushes

slight oil leak from servo pump

Fail 24 Feb 2021 29,972 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment main one from steering box, loose on splines , main nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroding on inside edges

o/s n/s front seat mountings deteriorated

slight movement in rear top shocker bushes

slight oil leak from servo pump

Pass 3 May 2007 23,545 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 1 May 2007 23,543 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2006 22,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 22,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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XFU 555K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,695 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 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFU 555K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFU 555K registered?

XFU 555K is a 1971 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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