1956 Land Rover Series 1 2.0L Petrol · RUY 73
1956 Land Rover Series 1 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1956. Recorded mileage 2,049 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 1
- Year / Origin
- 1956 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RUY 73 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 2,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RUY 73 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Land Rover Series 1 (RUY 73) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
RUY 73 Mileage History
- 30/06/20221,907 mi
- 28/06/20231,961 mi+54 mi
- 16/09/20242,017 mi+56 mi
- 05/12/20252,049 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 41 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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