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BPO 596W

1981 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,565 mi
Last recorded17,565 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Lightweight30,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 596W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 17,565 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 17,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 17,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 17,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Electrical wiring for steering components extremely deteriorated bare wires within chassis (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 17,565 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 17,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexi hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,569 miles

areas of minor surface corrosion to underside chassis and components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 17,565 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam all (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam all (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

areas of minor surface corrosion to underside chassis and components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,563 miles

engine drive-belt cracking

offside headlamp glass cracked and bowl starting to corrode ( reflector)

rear axle support fabric straps broken

slight surface corrosion to several brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2016 17,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls heavy cracking/splits (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine drive-belt cracking

offside headlamp glass cracked and bowl starting to corrode ( reflector)

rear axle support fabric straps broken

slight surface corrosion to several brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,513 miles

Aux drive belt loose?

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

slight play in front prop front UJ

Fail 2 Apr 2009 16,513 miles

Aux drive belt loose?

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

slight play in front prop front UJ

Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,832 miles

brakes noisey in operation

Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,832 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes noisey in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,479 miles

offside seat belt slight fluffing/fraying

Fail 29 Sep 2006 14,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BPO 596W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 30,509 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 BPO 596W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPO 596W registered?

BPO 596W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BPO 596W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 596W shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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