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DNU 955L

1973 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNU 955L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 68,304 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,077 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 66,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 65,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 99,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 99,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion on O/S/R outrigger at leaf spring mounting

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 955L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 955L, 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 DNU 955L registered?

DNU 955L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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