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ULA 288W

1992 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Light Weight40,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 288W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 95,402 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet wiring insecure (4.11 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

main beam tell tail light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,738 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

fuel tank mountings corroded ON MOT LIMITS

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,497 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

fuel tank mountings corroded ON MOT LIMITS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,948 miles

surface corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,798 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails and offside centre rear outrigger

Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,798 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails and offside centre rear outrigger

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,530 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails and offside/centre rear outrigger

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis rails and offside/centre rear outrigger

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,158 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Fail 25 Sep 2012 93,158 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres perished but not exposing ply/cord

surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,247 miles

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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ULA 288W is a 1992 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,264 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULA 288W, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ULA 288W is a 1992 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 18 August 1992.

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