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GDU 518L

1972 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,703 mi
Last recorded73,703 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 518L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,702 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GDU 518L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 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 GDU 518L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDU 518L registered?

GDU 518L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is GDU 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDU 518L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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