MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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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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.
Is DDS 657L safe to buy?
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