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CLO 589Y

1983 Land Rover 109

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,244 mi
Last recorded26,244 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLO 589Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 26,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,545 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,390 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 16,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,210 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 5,706 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 5,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 4,901 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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CLO 589Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLO 589Y, 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 CLO 589Y registered?

CLO 589Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is CLO 589Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLO 589Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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