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A573 DWP

1984 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,434 mi
Last recorded21,434 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Lightweight37,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 21,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 19,688 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 17,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 15,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 15,524 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff pinion worn

Pass 2 Dec 2021 14,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff pinion slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 13,277 miles

rear diff pinion has slight wear

Fail 21 Dec 2020 13,277 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear diff pinion has slight wear

Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 12,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,178 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,071 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 9,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 7,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 4,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 4,844 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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A573 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,149 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 A573 DWP, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A573 DWP registered?

A573 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A573 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A573 DWP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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