CarVerify

Free Car Check

YUP 576L

1973 Land Rover Series 2A

Blue Petrol 2250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Series 2A25,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUP 576L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2A
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight leak

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,754 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete sticking down (3.3.A.1a)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Central Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion 2 body supports missing (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached ignition swiitch (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Seat base and floor corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door strap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Door strap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Lower Slight corrosion on fuel tank

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,510 miles

Advise o/s/r axle shaft leaking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise lower boot floor corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 66,510 miles

Advise o/s/r axle shaft leaking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise lower boot floor corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,485 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,785 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

fuse box insecure under dash board

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,785 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,308 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,301 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 61,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 61,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Land Rover Series 2A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YUP 576L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Series 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 25,637 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 YUP 576L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Series 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YUP 576L?

You can check the full history of YUP 576L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YUP 576L registered?

YUP 576L is a 1973 Land Rover Series 2A, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is YUP 576L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUP 576L shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YUP 576L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YUP 576L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.