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JUB 935Y

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,786 mi
Last recorded47,786 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUB 935Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 47,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,777 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,154 miles

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

alternator wobbling

Pass 27 Dec 2018 42,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,856 miles

alternator loose?

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

slight movement in steering box

Fail 21 Dec 2016 41,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

slight movement in steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,168 miles

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

Nearside Number plate light inop

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Lower steering idler pinch bolt loose

Several wheel studs too short.(5)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,168 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Number plate light inop

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal nweeping

Offside Front Lower steering idler pinch bolt loose

Several wheel studs too short.(5)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,020 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,796 miles

Nearside rear effort low.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,777 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 34,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,857 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 32,857 miles

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 31,304 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 31,295 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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JUB 935Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JUB 935Y, 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 JUB 935Y registered?

JUB 935Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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