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CRE 537M

1984 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

3,002 mi
Last recorded3,002 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Light Weight46,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 537M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 3,002 miles

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

Front driveshaft spheres leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2025 3,009 miles

Front driveshaft spheres leaking both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre mishaping

Fail 8 May 2025 3,009 miles

Front driveshaft spheres leaking both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre mishaping

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

Pass 30 May 2024 3,001 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 3,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering damper mounting excessively corroded (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 3,010 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 3,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 865 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 865 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down bulkhead insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,816 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 89,815 miles

Brake lever excessively worn not holding on (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,791 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,790 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,913 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead found during lock to lock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 corners (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,867 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 May 2009 78,361 miles

both headlights have shims fiited for correct aim

offside rear axle seal leaking but not affecting brake performance

Fail 15 May 2009 78,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both headlights have shims fiited for correct aim

offside rear axle seal leaking but not affecting brake performance

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,689 miles

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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CRE 537M is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,461 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRE 537M, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CRE 537M is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 20 August 1984.

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