MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
surface corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?
Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ULA 288W registered?
ULA 288W is a 1992 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 18 August 1992.
Is ULA 288W safe to buy?
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