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B594 XBU

1998 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,265 mi
Last recorded5,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Light Weight18,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB594 XBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 5,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 5,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 5,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 5,202 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 5,046 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 4,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 4,530 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 4,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 3,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,117 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 3,117 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,575 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight age cracking to all 4 tyres

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 20 Apr 2011 2,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight age cracking to all 4 tyres

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 2,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 1,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,300 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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B594 XBU is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 18,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B594 XBU, 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 28 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 B594 XBU registered?

B594 XBU is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is B594 XBU safe to buy?

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