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DKU 125V

1979 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,916 mi
Last recorded36,916 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 10949,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKU 125V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,916 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,916 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,090 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 36,081 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

(strong advise) n/s front flexy cut but core not exposed

corrosion o/s front floor

front hub seals weaping

slight movement in steering box

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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DKU 125V is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,094 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 DKU 125V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKU 125V registered?

DKU 125V is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is DKU 125V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKU 125V shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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