1967 Land Rover 2.3L Petrol · HJE 231F

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear improving trend following a period of significant mechanical concern. The most recent test in July 2025 at 20,016 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the various issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This marks a successful recovery from the 2022 failure where the vehicle exhibited multiple critical faults, and it has since maintained a clean record for three consecutive annual inspections. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 59-year-old vehicle, showing only 20,016 miles which averages to approximately 339 miles per year. Notably, the mileage has remained static at 20,016 miles since at least 2022, suggesting the vehicle spends long periods in storage or is used very sparingly. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues rather than mechanical wear on the drivetrain or engine. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the components that showed a history of recurring wear and corrosion. The 2022 records highlighted corroding on all four leaf springs and corroded rear brake pipes, which require close scrutiny for structural integrity and potential leaks. While the steering box leak and tractor joint play were previously noted, the buyer should verify that these have been rectified and that the offside front stub axle movement has been resolved. Given the history of perishing tyres in 2022 and 2023, the current sidewalls must be checked for dry rot regardless of the remaining tread depth.