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A544 XTL

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

5,313 mi
Last recorded5,313 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 XTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 5,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wiring fault (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox cross member rusted through n/s

Pass 19 Nov 2018 5,308 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Transfer box cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around drainage hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 5,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Transfer box cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around drainage hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 5,169 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2017 5,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2016 5,059 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 5,059 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 4,848 miles

Gearbox cross member rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2015 4,848 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox cross member rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2014 4,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 4,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 4,238 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 26 Nov 2012 2,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 1,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 1,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 99,511 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2008 97,753 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,035 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

left hand rear brake binding

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,017 miles

lefthand shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear

metal brakepipes showing signs of rusting

oil leak

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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A544 XTL is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 A544 XTL, 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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A544 XTL is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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