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YDU 57J

1970 Land Rover Series 2

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 243,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 57J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,084 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 61,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,678 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 44,676 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,459 miles

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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YDU 57J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDU 57J, 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 56 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 YDU 57J registered?

YDU 57J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is YDU 57J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDU 57J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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