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KSL 537

1959 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,396 mi
Last recorded17,396 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Series 243,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 537
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,396 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all spring hangers siezed.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,535 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose slightly chaffed.

rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,589 miles

n/s/r chassis becoming weak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,552 miles

ALL TYRES BECOMING PERISHED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DRAG LINK END.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,857 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KSL 537 is a 1959 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 43,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSL 537, 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 67 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 KSL 537 registered?

KSL 537 is a 1959 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 1 October 1959.

Is KSL 537 safe to buy?

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