LAND ROVER 1962 · 2.3L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently unverifiable due to a significant lapse in documented testing history. The last recorded inspection took place on 28 September 2015 at 28,355 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Because no tests have been performed in over ten years, there is no contemporary data to confirm the current mechanical or structural condition. The maintenance trend is effectively stalled, leaving the present state of the safety-critical components unknown. The recorded mileage of 28,355 miles is exceptionally low for a 1962 vehicle, averaging approximately 443 miles per year. While this low usage suggests minimal drivetrain wear, long periods of inactivity often lead to specific degradation that mileage does not capture. The decade-long gap between the 2015 test and the current date indicates the vehicle has likely sat stationary for extended periods, which poses risks to fluid integrity, perished seals, and seized components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis and bodywork, as corrosion is the primary threat to vehicles of this era. Given the long hiatus, rubber components such as brake lines, suspension bushes, and tyres are likely to have perished regardless of the low mileage. The braking system requires immediate scrutiny for seized calipers or internal cylinder corrosion, and the fuel system should be checked for varnish or contamination resulting from long-term storage.