Really dont think it is on the MOT, but check to make sure.
jdandcoke
New Member
working reverse light would be part of the mot just like brake lights, indicators, fog lights even number plate lights. if there on the car then in needs to work correctley or they will fail it
jdandcoke
New Member
couple of years ago the local mot failed my old bmw because the number plate light wasn't working, changed the bulb showed them it was working and they gave me a pass
oil dripper
Well-Known Member
Annabellabong
Member
the switch for the light is located underneath, we found it one day when i was sitting in it wiggling the gear stick around, i guess its near the transfer box. we never bothered to change the switch on mine and it passed its mot with no mention.
thebiglad
Well-Known Member
Ok ok, to get at the reverse light switch, the easy way, you need to remove the centre console. This may sound daunting but honestly it isn't.
I assume you've checked fuses before we go any further??
2 screws at the front, 4 in the cubby box, and one under the window switch panel.
Remove the radio.
Remove, the clevis pin from the handbrake and then lif the centre console away.
Underneath you will find grey foam, remove it, under that a black runner gasket held in place with either rivets or self-tappers - remove it.
Now you can see the top of the gearbox and the reverse light switch. Test the switch by taking the wires off, joining then together and switching the ignition on - the lights should light on.
If they do the problem is the switch. You have a three alternatives:
1. Take the washer off the switch and refit, re connect the wires and see if they work now, or
2. Replace with a new switch, or, as I did after the second new switch malfunctioned
3. Wire in a simple manual illuminated switch.
The third option has the advantage of being able to switch on your reversing lights, when ver you want, without the engine running eg for working lights at night etc
It worked well & cheaply on my wife's TDi200 :bolt:
Cheers
Dave
discool
Well-Known Member
Since March 1994 disco's have been fitted with the R380 gearbox so the switch is now located on R/H side of the transfer box, a lot easer to get at.
Cos theres nowt to argue about, doubt I know more but thats wot googles for!:googleit:
Disco Inferno
New Member
Wot he sed. No. plate light fails but reverse lights dont come into it. Just uprate your suspension and if theres ote behind you the Landy will just go over it!
