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KWJ 137J

1980 Land Rover LWB

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

37,265 mi
Last recorded37,265 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 137J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,265 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 37,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 33,615 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,796 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 30,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,644 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,349 miles

passenger seat removed at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,541 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 24,542 miles

n/s front hub seal begining to leak

o/s front hub seal begining to leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s front hub seal begining to leak

o/s front hub seal begining to leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,318 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 23,318 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 18,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 18,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,542 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 6,770 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 3,098 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,198 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 97,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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KWJ 137J is a 1980 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KWJ 137J, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KWJ 137J registered?

KWJ 137J is a 1980 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is KWJ 137J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWJ 137J shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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