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Land Rover Series 2A

Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 2,300 cc

MSL 823MOT history

MSL 823 is a blue petrol Land Rover Series 2A first used on 3 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
66,351 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSL 823
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 2A
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
3 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSL 823 was last recorded at 66,351 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,297 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,351 miles
  • 2022 – 66,297 miles
  • 2021 – 65,587 miles
  • 2018 – 64,712 miles
  • 2017 – 64,695 miles
  • 2014 – 64,595 miles
  • 2013 – 64,480 miles
  • 2012 – 64,409 miles
  • 2011 – 21,908 miles
  • 2010 – 21,397 miles
  • 2008 – 20,643 miles
  • 2007 – 20,056 miles
  • 2006 – 19,482 miles
  • 2005 – 18,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,351 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,351 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    854666592533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,297 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    398148847840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,587 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    765820781112
    • AdvisoryRear brakes have slight imbalance across the axle

  4. Pass64,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    232022241567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,712 miles (+17)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    568581937745
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  6. Pass64,695 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    891918632225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,595 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    148856654115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,480 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    126295573172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass64,409 miles (+42,501)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    908131082088
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteVarious areas of corrosion

  10. Pass21,908 miles (+17)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    936314771010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both front swivel housings

  11. Fail21,891 miles (+494)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,891 miles
    Test number
    717741471098
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both front swivel housings

  12. Pass21,397 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    244882900115
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking

  13. Fail21,393 miles (+750)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,393 miles
    Test number
    531631690051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
    • NoteO/s/ wiper blkade deteriorated

  14. Pass20,643 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,643 miles
    Test number
    550424908326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront axle oil seals leaking

  15. Fail20,643 miles (+587)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,643 miles
    Test number
    870574708318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront axle oil seals leaking

  16. Pass20,056 miles (+574)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,056 miles
    Test number
    184147497236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s drag link end dust cov er split.

  17. Pass19,482 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    590911396278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    592434585258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MSL 823

What vehicle is registration MSL 823 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSL 823 on a blue petrol Land Rover Series 2A first used on 3 May 1962. 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 MSL 823 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MSL 823 expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MSL 823?
The MOT on MSL 823 expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MSL 823 done?
MSL 823 was recorded at 66,351 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has MSL 823 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSL 823 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on MSL 823 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 MSL 823 find?
MSL 823 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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