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MUD 437

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

1,158 mi
Last recorded1,158 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 437
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 1,158 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 1,144 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 673 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember 30.cm steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 661 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seized can not be locked in more than one position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head inner wheel arch Also body filler detected (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Crossmember 30.cm steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired & covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 483 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 483 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 22 May 2020 99,762 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Footwell/bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,567 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,312 miles

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

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

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

front prop joint worn

gearbox oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

front prop joint worn

gearbox oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 12 May 2017 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor viewed from inside wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking.

Propshaft universal joint worn Front shaft front joint. ()

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear shaft rear joint. ()

Slight play in steering box.

Slight play in steering column shaft.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,560 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,625 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 96,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 96,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 96,625 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 96,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,625 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 96,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,625 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 96,625 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 96,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 96,625 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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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MUD 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 MUD 437, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MUD 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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