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FVL 557X

1982 Land Rover LWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover LWB21,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 557X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 33,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,065 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 33,063 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt propshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,784 miles

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,710 miles

nearside rear chassis rail starting to corroed

offside and nearside front hub seals has slight leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2018 32,693 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,561 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 32,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,153 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,109 miles

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)

front number plate has damadge

nearside front hub seal has slight leak

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,861 miles

Oil leak

both font hub seals have a slight leak

both rear bottom shocker bushes have slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2012 31,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both font hub seals have a slight leak

both rear bottom shocker bushes have slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,422 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 31,422 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 28,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear drpop arm joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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FVL 557X is a 1982 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 21,511 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVL 557X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVL 557X registered?

FVL 557X is a 1982 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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