1962 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 350 PYA
1962 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 1962. Recorded mileage 109,898 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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350 PYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 109,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
350 PYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Land Rover Defender (350 PYA) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
350 PYA Mileage History
- 12/06/2023106,040 mi
- 11/06/2024107,410 mi+1,370 mi
- 23/07/2024107,411 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2025108,665 mi+1,254 mi
- 12/08/2026109,898 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 1,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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