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TRX 457M

1974 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 457M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,607 miles

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

engine resting on the x member

Fail 21 Mar 2019 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine resting on the x member

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,891 miles

excess play front prop/diff

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,891 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

excess play front prop/diff

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 62,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,115 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,646 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,166 miles

n/s/f floor and w/arch holed

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,844 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,843 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 53,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 52,778 miles

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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TRX 457M is a 1974 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TRX 457M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TRX 457M registered?

TRX 457M is a 1974 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is TRX 457M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 457M shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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