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ARN 521Y

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,381 mi
Last recorded223,381 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 521Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 223,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 194,402 miles

Center exhaust slight leak

Pass 16 Jan 2021 189,722 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 189,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 21,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 21,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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ARN 521Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARN 521Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARN 521Y registered?

ARN 521Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is ARN 521Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 521Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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