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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
brakes slitly binding on all 4 wheels but not too bad
head light switch is little intermitent
no windscreen fitted
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Oil leak
front prop shaft u/j badley worn
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
hole in chassis close to the nearside front outrigger
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
hole in chassis close to the nearside front outrigger
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?
Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBE 117K is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DBE 117K, 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 48 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 DBE 117K registered?
DBE 117K is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 8 November 1978.
Is DBE 117K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBE 117K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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