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RYD 104V

1980 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,229 mi
Last recorded28,229 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Lightweight29,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 104V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 28,229 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 28,229 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 27,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front axle hub slight leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 27,075 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from outer axle hub seal

Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,810 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,677 miles

front brake inbalance needs attention

offside rear and nearside rear hub seals slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,282 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slighley

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,098 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers door mirrow class deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,850 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers door mirrow class deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,656 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 22,490 miles

off side front chassis out regger corroded

oil leak from engine

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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RYD 104V is a 1980 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 29,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYD 104V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYD 104V registered?

RYD 104V is a 1980 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for RYD 104V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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