MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear differential leaking
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings in wheel arch (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear differential leaking
Coolant leak Water pump ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom (2.7.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom (2.7.4)
chassis corroded
slight play front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
interior mirror missing
offside mirror broken
various roll cage mounts insecure
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
interior mirror missing
offside mirror broken
various roll cage mounts insecure
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop shaft front uj worn
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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XOT 252J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XOT 252J, 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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XOT 252J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 2 October 1970.
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