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UDD 185H

1970 Land Rover 2A

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 2A44,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDD 185H
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,741 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,105 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 102,105 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 100,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,314 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball leaking oil slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front swivel ball leaking oil slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,477 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,838 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres tyres perishing.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,781 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 76,722 miles

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

slight oil leak on offside and nearside swivel balls.

Fail 1 May 2013 76,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak on offside and nearside swivel balls.

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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UDD 185H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UDD 185H, 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 UDD 185H registered?

UDD 185H is a 1970 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 17 March 1970.

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