MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake has little reserve travel
Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f/wheel slightly noisey.engine bay electrical wiring poor condition
Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DDG 453L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DDG 453L, 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.
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DDG 453L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 August 1972.
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