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Land Rover S2

Green and Cream · Petrol · 1961 · 2,500 cc

CSU 865MOT history

CSU 865 is a green and cream petrol Land Rover S2 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
87,380 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CSU 865
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
S2
Colour
Green and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CSU 865 was last recorded at 87,380 miles on 20 May 2026, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,940 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
2,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,380 miles
  • 2025 – 86,940 miles
  • 2024 – 85,945 miles
  • 2023 – 85,029 miles
  • 2022 – 83,852 miles
  • 2016 – 82,707 miles
  • 2015 – 82,574 miles
  • 2014 – 82,084 miles
  • 2013 – 81,810 miles
  • 2011 – 81,593 miles
  • 2010 – 80,778 miles
  • 2009 – 79,934 miles
  • 2008 – 79,286 miles
  • 2007 – 78,507 miles
  • 2006 – 28,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,380 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,380 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    888290220977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    245543489873
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,940 miles (+995)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    137054743945
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,945 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    701860398033
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,029 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    502070721176
    • AdvisoryFront axle hubs leaking , n/s and o/s

  6. Pass83,852 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    949611224985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,707 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    759439166143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail82,707 miles (+133)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    471696847622
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass82,574 miles (+490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,574 miles
    Test number
    635749275093
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotaed
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass82,084 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    808200254098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,810 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    828368983081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,593 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    449350981210
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass80,778 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    360846280438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,934 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    383889579468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,286 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    423594988273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    623991467254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    362124766467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Fail28,902 miles (+9)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    372489786172
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Fail28,893 miles9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,893 miles
    Test number
    230257636129
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about CSU 865

What vehicle is registration CSU 865 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CSU 865 on a green and cream petrol Land Rover S2 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CSU 865 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CSU 865 is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on CSU 865?
The MOT on CSU 865 is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CSU 865 done?
CSU 865 was recorded at 87,380 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,923 miles a year.
Has CSU 865 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CSU 865 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on CSU 865 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on CSU 865 find?
CSU 865 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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