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953 AXY

1961 Land Rover Series 2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Series 260,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration953 AXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around axle bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,020 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S REAR TYRE CRACCED DUE TO WEATHERING BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,614 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 63,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 62,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear axle rebound straps broken.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,752 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

fuel leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 9,752 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

fuel leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 9,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,540 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,540 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,209 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,456 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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953 AXY is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 953 AXY, 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 65 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 953 AXY registered?

953 AXY is a 1961 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 17 May 1961.

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