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TUJ 383J

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

73,934 mi
Last recorded73,934 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 383J
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both front axle swivel seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle support/strengthening brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both front axle swivel seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle support/strengthening brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,654 miles

Both front axle swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 73,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Both front axle swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,089 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,553 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,086 miles

unable to assess o/side under vehicle brake pipe due to protective grease/underseal

unable to properly assess chassis condition due to heavy coating of underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,784 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brakes a little spongy

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,764 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,729 miles

Middle section of exhaust is fouling the gearbox mounting.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,310 miles

exhaust flange slightly loose and blowing.exhaust fouling body and gearbox mounting

handbrake pivets worn

nearside foot well corroded

nearsidefloor(bolted panel) by seatbelt corroded

offside and nearside lower outer seat belt mountings poor

Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flange slightly loose and blowing.exhaust fouling body and gearbox mounting

gearbox mountings split

handbrake pivets worn

nearside foot well corroded

nearsidefloor(bolted panel) by seatbelt corroded

offside and nearside lower outer seat belt mountings poor

Pass 20 May 2009 70,269 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front tank support corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 70,269 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tank support corroded

Pass 10 May 2008 70,296 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,843 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front outrigger badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 78,417 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust clamp slightly loose

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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TUJ 383J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 TUJ 383J, 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 56 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 TUJ 383J registered?

TUJ 383J is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 18 November 1970.

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