MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column secondary support (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column secondary support (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Oil leak
center body outrigger corroded
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake inbalance 20% (25% is max)
front brake inbalance 20% (25% is max)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DCA 17S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 DCA 17S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of DCA 17S?
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What year was DCA 17S registered?
DCA 17S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 March 1978.
Is DCA 17S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DCA 17S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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