1965 Land Rover Series 2 2.3L Petrol · FAW 248C
1965 Land Rover Series 2 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1979. Recorded mileage 11,398 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 2
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1965
- Engine
- 2286cc
FAW 248C Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 11,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FAW 248C Mileage History
- 14/06/202211,189 mi
- 17/10/202311,243 mi+54 mi
- 25/10/202311,245 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202411,338 mi+93 mi
- 17/11/202511,398 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FAW 248C 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 1965 Land Rover Series 2 (FAW 248C) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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