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DDS 657L

1973 Land Rover 109

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,390 mi
Last recorded81,390 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 657L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear fog light does not work

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,506 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,307 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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DDS 657L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 DDS 657L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDS 657L registered?

DDS 657L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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