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BUE 193Y

1973 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

538 mi
Last recorded538 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 193Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 538 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most parts repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 1,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 1,450 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 820 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension tractor ball seals deteriorated

various previous chassis repairs front and rear

Fail 14 Feb 2023 790 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front suspension tractor ball seals deteriorated

various previous chassis repairs front and rear

Pass 25 May 2021 113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,808 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,812 miles

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

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,218 miles

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

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

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

rear diff leacking oil

Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff leacking oil

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,388 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 51,122 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 51,122 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 50,693 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,693 miles

all chassis starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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BUE 193Y is a 1973 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUE 193Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light Weight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUE 193Y registered?

BUE 193Y is a 1973 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 5 September 1973.

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The MOT history for BUE 193Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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