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DOT 951D

1966 Land Rover SERIES2

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,287 mi
Last recorded60,287 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Land Rover SERIES255,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 951D
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 60,287 miles

Offside Upper door hinge surround corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres perishing

both rear shock bushes worn

chassis very rusty

offside front out rigger has a hole but solid metal around

Fail 10 May 2018 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower door hinge corroded

Nearside Front Upper hinge corroded

Offside Front Upper door hinge corroded

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perished

rust around door hinges

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure corroded and broken at bottom (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member(back panel) (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside centre chassis by gear box mount cross member (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perishing

chassis rusty

rust around door hinges nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,874 miles

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

chassis rusty

nearside front door pillar corrosion around hinges

offside front door pillar corrosion around hinges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,873 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside front door pillar corrosion around hinges

offside front door pillar corrosion around hinges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,741 miles

both front door pillars corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,738 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front door pillars corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,592 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracking

both tractor housings leaking oil

bulkhead corroding

front propshaft front u/j worn

rear leaf springs slightly distorted

rear propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracking

both tractor housings leaking oil

bulkhead corroding

front propshaft front u/j worn

rear leaf springs slightly distorted

rear propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 31 May 2013 59,576 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking

both tractor housings leaking oil

bulkhead corroding

rear propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 21 May 2013 59,575 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracking

both tractor housings leaking oil

bulkhead corroding

rear propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,417 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear perishing on sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,415 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear perishing on sidewall

suspect fuel tank leaking due to staining,cant prove that it is

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,625 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front outrigger corroded

Nearside front wheel corroded

Offside front outrigger corroded

Offside rear rear spring leaf retainer bent/ distorted

Offside rear wheel corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front outrigger corroded

Nearside front wheel corroded

Offside front outrigger corroded

Offside rear rear spring leaf retainer bent/ distorted

Offside rear wheel corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 57,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 57,186 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,943 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 56,837 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,837 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished

nearside front wheel corroded

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 56,619 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front propshaft UJ worn.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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DOT 951D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover SERIES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOT 951D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 60 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DOT 951D is a 1966 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 1 January 1966.

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