1983 Land Rover Lightweight 2.3L Petrol · A738 DWP
1983 Land Rover Lightweight (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 15,232 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A738 DWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 15,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A738 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Lightweight (A738 DWP) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
A738 DWP Mileage History
- 17/08/202215,020 mi
- 18/08/202215,033 mi+13 mi
- 04/08/202315,232 mi+199 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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