MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
most brake pipes painted stoping assesment of pipes
Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
most brake pipes painted stoping assesment of pipes
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f brake pipe slight pitting
n/s/r brake pipe slight pitting
o/s/f brake pipe slight pitting
Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f brake pipe slight pitting
n/s/r brake pipe slight pitting
o/s/f brake pipe slight pitting
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shocker bushes in a poor condition
all steel brake pipes in a poor condition
exhast mounting points in a poor condition
front spring bushes in a poor condition
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
tyres stick out past wing edge
How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?
Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFE 953R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 74,068 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 Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFE 953R, 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 49 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 VFE 953R registered?
VFE 953R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is VFE 953R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFE 953R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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