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A912 DJM

1983 Land Rover 109

Grey Petrol 2296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,135 mi
Last recorded26,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA912 DJM
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,135 miles

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2022 26,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,839 miles

o/s/r chassis to body mount slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 25,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis to body mount slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,529 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 25,529 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both hanger areas three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential leaking oil but not excessive

Front outer chassis legs corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil but not excessive

Fail 7 Nov 2018 25,046 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front differential leaking oil but not excessive

Front outer chassis legs corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,237 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2017 24,235 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,621 miles

Offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 23,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,455 miles

Centre seat belt buckle corroded

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 22,453 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre seatbelt buckle corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,522 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 21,208 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A912 DJM is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 54,344 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 A912 DJM, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A912 DJM registered?

A912 DJM is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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