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1963 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Pick Up models manufactured in 1963, based on 36 real MOT test results.

61.1%
Pass Rate
38.9%
Fail Rate
36
Total Tests
80,830
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1963 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Analysis

The 1963 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 61.1% based on 36 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,830 miles on the odometer. With a 38.9% failure rate, the 1963 Pick Up is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1963 Land Rover Pick Up is Steering, responsible for 5.6% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Body, Structure and General Items is the second most common issue at 2.8%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 2.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (36 tests)

Top failures specific to 1963 models only. The overall Pick Up page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Steering5.6%2
2Body, Structure And General Items2.8%1
3Driver's View Of The Road2.8%1
4Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.8%1
5Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 80,830 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Steering0.69% per 10K miBody & Structure0.34% per 10K miVisibility0.34% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.34% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Steering0.695.6%2
Body & Structure0.342.8%1
Visibility0.342.8%1
Emissions & Exhaust0.342.8%1
Lamps & Electrical0.342.8%1

Mileage Statistics

80,830
Mean
49,207
Median
41,989
25th Percentile
101,337
75th Percentile
4.81% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1963 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 61.1% based on 36 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,830 miles on the odometer. With a 38.9% failure rate, the 1963 Pick Up is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1963 Land Rover Pick Up, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With an average mileage of 80,830 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Steering — 5.6% of failures

Steering issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on 1963 Land Rover Pick Up models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Body, Structure and General Items — 2.8% of failures

Body, Structure and General Items issues account for 2.8% of MOT failures on 1963 Land Rover Pick Up models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.8% of MOT failures on 1963 Land Rover Pick Up models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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