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DVH 182Y

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVH 182Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 76,250 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,243 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,021 miles

AIR INTAKE PIPE INSECURE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bolt missing at o/s front hub lock

o/s and n/s front 'uj' dust covers torn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,784 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,613 miles

Slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,261 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear propshaft 'uj' worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,737 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 73,730 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

SEATBELTS FRAYED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,812 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DVH 182Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 DVH 182Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DVH 182Y registered?

DVH 182Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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