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527 HVK

1959 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1959 Land Rover 10963,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration527 HVK
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,751 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)

nearside tractor joint has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front prop front uj badly worn

nearside tractor joint has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front prop front uj badly worn

offside front 'wing liner' missing

oil filler cap missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front prop front uj badly worn

offside front 'wing liner' missing

oil filler cap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front leaf spring splayed

nearside rear leaf spring splayed

offside front leaf spring splayed

offside rear leaf spring splayed

Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front leaf spring splayed

nearside rear leaf spring splayed

offside front leaf spring splayed

offside rear leaf spring splayed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front suspension upper swivel bearing joint slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,140 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,135 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Jul 2007 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,634 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 59,210 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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527 HVK is a 1959 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 527 HVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 67 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 527 HVK registered?

527 HVK is a 1959 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 April 1959.

Is 527 HVK safe to buy?

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