Land Rover Light Weight Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Light Weight car check
Is the Land Rover Light Weight reliable? We analysed 2,171 real MOT tests across 209 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Light Weight is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Light Weight.
Land Rover Light Weight Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Light Weight. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Light Weight MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Light Weight to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Light Weight Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Light Weight fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Light Weight Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Light Weight owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Light Weight MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Light Weight year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 102 | 80.4% | 7,102 | 41,414 | 68,086 |
| 1998 | 67 | 62.7% | 4,937 | 18,091 | 55,182 |
| 1992 | 77 | 76.6% | 32,358 | 40,264 | 66,436 |
| 1991 | 64 | 67.2% | 39,865 | 54,395 | 60,868 |
| 1988 | 106 | 66.0% | 10,228 | 57,723 | 66,057 |
| 1987 | 78 | 67.9% | 33,048 | 77,598 | 80,128 |
| 1986 | 75 | 66.7% | 73,749 | 76,372 | 143,779 |
| 1984 | 301 | 70.1% | 34,690 | 46,461 | 74,689 |
| 1983 | 112 | 74.1% | 28,761 | 48,261 | 57,055 |
| 1982 | 69 | 66.7% | 51,209 | 54,121 | 74,536 |
| 1981 | 90 | 82.2% | 37,394 | 55,442 | 68,437 |
| 1980 | 145 | 73.8% | 44,615 | 67,886 | 96,625 |
| 1979 | 146 | 73.3% | 23,790 | 36,099 | 58,819 |
| 1972 | 73 | 76.7% | 5,697 | 31,737 | 54,998 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Light Weight Last?
Based on 209 Land Rover Light Weight vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Light Weight Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Light Weight MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Light Weight
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.2% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
62.7% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Light Weight is 1981, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 90 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Light Weight Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Light Weight THIS CAR | 72.7% | 2,171 | 48,261 mi | 54 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery | 72.7% | 4,388,972 | 108,947 mi | 36 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander | 74.7% | 4,326,495 | 85,110 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Defender | 72.3% | 2,960,045 | 94,788 mi | 43 yrs |
| Ford Thunderbird | 82.1% | 3,444 | 51,337 mi | 64 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Light Weight sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Light Weight has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.7% across 2,171 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Light Weight are suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (107 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (94), and stop lamp not working (79). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Land Rover Light Weight owner drives around 426 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Light Weight models stay on UK roads for around 54 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.