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RUP 203K

1971 Land Rover 2A

Cream Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 2A52,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUP 203K
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 18,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 14,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 11,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 9,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 5,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 4,939 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 4,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 3,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,540 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,791 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,679 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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RUP 203K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A in Cream with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUP 203K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUP 203K registered?

RUP 203K is a 1971 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is RUP 203K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUP 203K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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