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DOR 512W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 512W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 130,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 126,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 124,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,872 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,543 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,878 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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DOR 512W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 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 DOR 512W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOR 512W registered?

DOR 512W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is DOR 512W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOR 512W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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