CarVerify

Free Car Check

LRS 11A

1970 Land Rover Series 2 A

Cream Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A39,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRS 11A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2 A
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
View full Land Rover Series 2 A reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,966 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap is starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,264 miles

advise broken centre exhaust bracket

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise broken centre exhaust bracket

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise centre exhaust bracket broken butb still being supported by the rest of the exhaust brackets

advise offside and nearside front inner flitches as surface corrosion to surfaces

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise centre exhaust section bracket is broken but still being supported by the rest of the exhaust system brackets

advise offside front inner flitch as surface corrosion to inner flitch

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

corroded fuel tank

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Nov 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

corroded fuel tank

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,805 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advise all 4 leaf spring are starting to rust

advise exhaust bracket is broken on exhaust system but still is sercurely supported by the rest of the ehaust mounts

advise offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,828 miles

slight play in diff

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 40,921 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,163 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2 A?

Based on 1,003 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
457
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 27
brake binding 22
Stop lamp not working 22
Full Land Rover Series 2 A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LRS 11A is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 39,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRS 11A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 A typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRS 11A?

You can check the full history of LRS 11A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LRS 11A registered?

LRS 11A is a 1970 Land Rover Series 2 A, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is LRS 11A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRS 11A shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRS 11A have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LRS 11A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.