1980 Land Rover Light Weight 2.3L Petrol · ULA 288W
1980 Land Rover Light Weight (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 95,402 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER LIGHT WEIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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ULA 288W Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2025
- 95,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ULA 288W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1980 Land Rover Light Weight (ULA 288W) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet wiring insec”; “Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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