1962 Land Rover Series 2 A 2.3L Diesel · PFF 493
1962 Land Rover Series 2 A (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1962. Recorded mileage 8,492 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 2 A
- Year / Origin
- 1962 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1962
- Engine
- 2286cc
PFF 493 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 8,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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PFF 493 Mileage History
- 28/06/20247,839 mi
- 10/07/20258,296 mi+457 mi
- 23/07/20258,296 mi
- 25/06/20268,492 mi+196 mi
- 03/07/20268,492 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PFF 493 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 Series 2 A (PFF 493) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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