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DPM 659C

1965 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,506 mi
Last recorded48,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 659C
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,110 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear offside back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ieak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 48,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear offside gives low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear offside back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ieak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 46,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,324 miles

headlamp reflectors tarnished

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,088 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp reflectors tarnished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,781 miles

Oil leak

both front lower "A" posts holed and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,082 miles

slight play in Front Near side king pin

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,085 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

axle\hub oil leaks

corrosion nearside bulkhead\footwell

corrosion to both lower 'A'posts

offside front outrigger holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering column universal joint dry

Fail 4 Feb 2011 21,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

axle\hub oil leaks

corrosion nearside bulkhead\footwell

corrosion to both lower 'A'posts

offside front outrigger holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering column universal joint dry

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,045 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

73% imbalance on rear service brake

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

alternator belt perished

signs of corrosion to both front lower door hinge posts

Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front door lower hinge panels holed and corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorating

play in front prop shaft uj

play in rear prop shaft uj

signs off corrosion to nearside front floor

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing\hub assembly

Fail 4 Feb 2009 13,957 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

play in rear prop shaft uj

play in front prop shaft uj

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front door lower hinge panels holed and corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorating

signs off corrosion to nearside front floor

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing\hub assembly

Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,134 miles

advise all front wheel studs too short for type of wheel fitted

one stud per rear hub too short for type of wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2008 11,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

advise all front wheel studs too short for type of wheel fitted

cooling fan not working

engine not running correctly

exhaust blowing

main beam warning light coming on only on dip beam

one stud per rear hub too short for type of wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,218 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 7,218 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

non- standard power steering fitted

power steering pump securing bolt loose

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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DPM 659C is a 1965 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DPM 659C, 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 61 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPM 659C is a 1965 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 26 February 1965.

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