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A14 UXB

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

36,100 mi
Last recorded36,100 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,100 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,088 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor engine and transmission oil leaks

nearside rear and offside front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 22 Nov 2023 36,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor engine and transmission oil leaks

nearside rear and offside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,628 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2022 35,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,895 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Spring rear shackle bolt rubbing on spring.

Offside Front play in swivel bearing.

Offside slight play in drop arm

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 34,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Spring rear shackle bolt rubbing on spring.

Offside Front play in swivel bearing.

Offside slight play in drop arm

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,185 miles

Nearside Front door strap securing clip missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head inside cab, in two places (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front door strap securing clip missing

Oil leaks

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 34,185 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements should be black characters on white back ground (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Should be black characters on yellow background (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door strap securing clip missing

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head inside cab, in two places (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front door strap securing clip missing

Offside Rear service brake weak

Oil leaks

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,729 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2018 32,729 miles

Front Steering arm deformed x2 (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,245 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine and gear box oil leak

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe insecure resting on exhaust manifold (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,716 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,176 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 24,008 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 22,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,614 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 20,610 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,231 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 19,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 16,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear chassis heavily corroded. slight play in o/s/f swivel joint. both head lamps slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,380 miles

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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A14 UXB is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A14 UXB, 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 A14 UXB registered?

A14 UXB is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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