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DDF 473L

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 473L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,899 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2016 37,899 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight play offside front swivel joint

slight seepage from front swivel joints

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight play offside front swivel joint

slight seepage from front swivel joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,575 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,395 miles

Idicators flashing quickly but not more than 120 times a minute

Fail 22 Nov 2013 22,395 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Idicators flashing quickly but not more than 120 times a minute

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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DDF 473L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 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 DDF 473L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDF 473L registered?

DDF 473L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is DDF 473L safe to buy?

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