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SWV 426J

1970 Land Rover Light Weight

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 426J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 88,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage near lower mounting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,850 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,407 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc not yet excessive.

Poor beam image off side front head light.

Slight damage to off side front seat belt webbing.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 69,407 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc not yet excessive.

Poor beam image off side front head light.

Slight damage to off side front seat belt webbing.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,654 miles

Corrosion on chassis,out riggers,front and rear suspension and bulk head not yet excessive.

Front and rear number plates starting to go dull.

Oil leak from engine area,both front swivel hubs and gear box.

Slight fraying on both front seat belt webbings.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,654 miles

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

Corrosion on chassis,out riggers,front and rear suspension and bulk head not yet excessive.

Front and rear number plates starting to go dull.

Oil leak from engine area,both front swivel hubs and gear box.

Slight fraying on both front seat belt webbings.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,656 miles

Ceneral corrosion on chassis and around suspension mountings.

Corrosion around peddel box area of bulk head.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight stiffness in steering system when put from lock to lock.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,656 miles

Ceneral corrosion on chassis and around suspension mountings.

Corrosion around peddel box area of bulk head.

Slight stiffness in steering system when put from lock to lock.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,559 miles

General corrosion on chassis ,out riggers,suspension ,brakes etc.

Slight fluffing on off side and near side front seat belt webbings.

Slight play in off side front track rod end.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,166 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking oil.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,206 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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SWV 426J is a 1970 Land Rover Light Weight in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SWV 426J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWV 426J registered?

SWV 426J is a 1970 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 10 September 1970.

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The MOT history for SWV 426J shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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