MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both o/s springs getting weak
rear reg plate starting to deteriate
brake fluid level low (not on minium)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRT 553T is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 DRT 553T, 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.
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What year was DRT 553T registered?
DRT 553T is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 January 1979.
Is DRT 553T safe to buy?
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