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TOJ 696S

1978 Land Rover Unknown

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOJ 696S
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,968 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 94,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sprig mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering box insecure (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 94,247 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 94,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 94,247 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,247 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,828 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,820 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,820 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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TOJ 696S is a 1978 Land Rover Unknown in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOJ 696S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TOJ 696S is a 1978 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 10 February 1978.

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