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DPL 54T

1993 Land Rover 109

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,090 mi
Last recorded16,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 54T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 16,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 16,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,083 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

underside newly under-sealed

Fail 7 Oct 2020 16,060 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

underside freshly under-sealed

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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DPL 54T is a 1993 Land Rover 109 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DPL 54T, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DPL 54T is a 1993 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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