1966 Land Rover Series 2A 2.5L Diesel · GCV 788D
1966 Land Rover Series 2A (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 1966. Recorded mileage 90,565 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 2A
- Year / Origin
- 1966 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GCV 788D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 90,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GCV 788D 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 1966 Land Rover Series 2A (GCV 788D) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
GCV 788D Mileage History
- 22/06/202373,829 mi
- 04/07/202480,328 mi+6,499 mi
- 04/07/202480,340 mi+12 mi
- 03/07/202585,587 mi+5,247 mi
- 04/08/202690,565 mi+4,978 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 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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