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DYB 103J

1971 Land Rover 2A

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 103J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,822 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise front prop slide joint worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front prop slide joint worn

advise no oil filler cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,127 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front prop slider worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front prop slider worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,847 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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DYB 103J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,532 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYB 103J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYB 103J registered?

DYB 103J is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 8 March 1971.

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