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MLY 244V

1980 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,727 mi
Last recorded93,727 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 244V
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 93,081 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff , transfer box and front swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 93,081 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff , transfer box and front swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,155 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,892 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s front wheel swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,476 miles

Offside Front suspension swivel sphere has slight play

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold cracked (7.1.2)

brake pedal travel ?

damp round park brake hub

o/s front swivel hub oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,894 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold cracked (7.1.2)

brake pedal travel ?

damp round park brake hub

o/s front swivel hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,750 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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MLY 244V is a 1980 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLY 244V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 46 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MLY 244V registered?

MLY 244V is a 1980 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 17 June 1980.

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