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TVC 393

1973 Land Rover 2A

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,415 mi
Last recorded2,415 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 2A9,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 393
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 2,415 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 2,415 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 2,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 1,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 1,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 1,470 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower (5.3.2 (c))

both front hubs slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2018 1,470 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower (5.3.2 (c))

both front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2017 761 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 761 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

both tractor joints slightly leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear hub slight oil leak

off side and near side front hubs slight oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from tranfer box

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear hub slight oil leak

off side and near side front hubs slight oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from tranfer box

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,054 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyers cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,794 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 96,989 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 96,284 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 96,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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TVC 393 is a 1973 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 9,818 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 TVC 393, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 2A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TVC 393 is a 1973 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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