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Q38WDT

1987 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Lightweight38,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ38WDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,881 miles

General light corrosion throughout vehicle

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,881 miles

General light corrosion throughout vehicle

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,050 miles

o/s front tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,050 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis plate scratched

door tops corroded

spare wheel badly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fault on front lights

Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,757 miles

o/s n/s h/ lights ex brkts corroded o/s n/s chassis rails corroded n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Dec 2008 76,885 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s front brakehoses perished o/s n/s head light lenses corroded

o/s rear bump stop missingo/s n/s chassis rails corroded

rear brake flexi contaminated with oil

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 76,422 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 73,553 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ALL CHASIS AND OUT RIGGERS CORRODED ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHED AND CONAMINATED WITH OIL

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?

Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 64
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Q38WDT is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 38,328 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 Q38WDT, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q38WDT registered?

Q38WDT is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is Q38WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q38WDT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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