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MWW 825K

1971 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,561 mi
Last recorded13,561 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWW 825K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 13,561 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 13,559 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 13,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,554 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 13,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Swivel joint worn

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 9,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose top bolt lose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 9,192 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear axle seal leaking

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 8,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake back plate slightly damp

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,637 miles

0il leak n/s front and rear hubs

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mount missing

Fail 12 Apr 2014 7,637 miles

0il leak n/s front and rear hubs

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mount missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 6,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

n/s and o/s front brakes binding

Fail 6 Apr 2010 6,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front hub seal weaping

Nearside rear hub seal weaping

Offside front hub seal weaping

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 4,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 1,668 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 1,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,848 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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MWW 825K is a 1971 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWW 825K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWW 825K is a 1971 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 24 November 1971.

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