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DNU 73L

1973 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,936 mi
Last recorded45,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNU 73L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,362 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 45,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

unable to check wheel bearing due brakes binding badly

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,008 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - various repairs - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - various repairs - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various repairs - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,247 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chassis corroded/heavily undersealed

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chassis corroded/heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,744 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 43,742 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 41,101 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,180 miles

Centre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,802 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking from both swivle joints.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,329 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,324 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 36,066 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Borderline play in steering system †Off side front shock absorber damp †Steering pivot noisy †All leaf springs corroded †Front steer sshield damp †Off side rear bump stop missing

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing †Steering very stiff to turn (with no load) †Previus welding repairs carried out to various chassis sections †All brake hoses perished †Various oil leaks †Chassis corroded †Slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,702 miles

steering very noisy. †n/s/r leaf spring weak and all springs corroded. †play in n/s/r wheel bearing. †o/s/f shock damp. †front sphere seals damp and spheres corroded. †various oil leaks. †chassis corroded. †suspansion bushes cracking and perished †

Fail 11 Apr 2006 254,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

steering very noisy (squeak) †n/s/r leaf spring weak and all springs corroded. †play in n/s/r wheel bearing. †o/s/f shock damp. †front sphere seals damp and spheres corroded. †

various oil leaks. †chassis corroded. †suspension bushes cracking and perished.

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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DNU 73L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 DNU 73L, 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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DNU 73L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 March 1973.

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