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A103 DUX

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all over chassis repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,707 miles

Front prop gaiter split

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding handbrake sticking (3.7.B.1)

Front prop gaiter split

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

tyres slighly perished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

tyres slighly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 147,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 147,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,797 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?

Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 64
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A103 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A103 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Lightweight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A103 DUX registered?

A103 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A103 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A103 DUX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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