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DGU 523B

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

12,481 mi
Last recorded12,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGU 523B
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,481 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 12,469 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

security of ns lpg tank straps corroding

security of osf bump stop

slight corrosion and repair in bulk head

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,463 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

security of ns lpg tank straps corroding

security of osf bump stop

slight corrosion and repair in bulk head

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,530 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,528 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,814 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,025 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,756 miles

Excessive fluid leaks in engine area and gear box area

Exhaust system corroded

Osf hub seal excessive fluid leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

osf tractor joint leaking

Pass 31 May 2006 78,272 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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DGU 523B is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 42,477 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 DGU 523B, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGU 523B registered?

DGU 523B is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is DGU 523B safe to buy?

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