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Q552XAF

2009 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ552XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 80,000 miles

Chassis outriggers/body supports corroded

Front Axle casing corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle casing corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 80,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis outriggers/body supports corroded

Front Axle casing corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle casing corroded

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 80,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust system insecure various mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis outriggers/body supports corroded.

Front Axle casing corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle casing corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,000 miles

bulkhead corroded

exhaust centre mount has had temporary repair

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,000 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,997 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 77,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and front Flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan hard bar nearside bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking leak back pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear hub seal has a small leak

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside generally corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,943 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear upper both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 75,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OS and NS rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,664 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel (likely to contaminate brakes in the future) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Bulkhead excessively corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,906 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Oil leak from axel (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake pedal tight and has limited movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bulkhead excessively corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 74,130 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm to steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable Power steering pipe chaffed by auxiliary belt and leaking (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,977 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,238 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,238 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,505 miles

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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Q552XAF is a 2009 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q552XAF, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q552XAF is a 2009 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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