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PFE 175P

1989 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFE 175P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,270 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,385 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 82,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 3,355 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 3,350 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 2,936 miles

offside and nearside front hub s damp chassie slightly corroded heavy underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2016 2,095 miles

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

slight corrosion offside front chassie leg

Pass 10 Jun 2015 385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassie hevaly undersealed offside front and nearside backplates slightly damp

Pass 14 May 2014 81,036 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 91,036 miles

exhaust very thin

rear chassis very thin

Pass 30 May 2009 81,036 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 80,378 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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PFE 175P is a 1989 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PFE 175P, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PFE 175P is a 1989 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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