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SHU 7M

1983 Land Rover LWB

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,536 mi
Last recorded160,536 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover LWB68,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHU 7M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 160,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 159,727 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 157,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 156,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 156,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 147,543 miles

slight corrosion on car floor

Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion on car floor

Pass 4 May 2013 142,376 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 135,362 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wornbut not throu to cords

Fail 24 Apr 2012 135,362 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wornbut not throu to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 129,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 124,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 109,580 miles

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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SHU 7M is a 1983 Land Rover LWB in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,009 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHU 7M, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHU 7M registered?

SHU 7M is a 1983 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 7 November 1983.

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