MOT Status
Mileage
17,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
chassis sounds rotten all around areas that corrosion has penetrated
drivers and passenger door windows have been heavily tinted, rear window has been heavily tinted as well
front and rear tires are perishing
front brake imbalance is very high
front bumper and bull bar assembly is insecure but not likely to fall off
front windscreen wipers will not self park
load space body braces underside of vehicle corroded away
offside rear chassis corroded by bump stop
play in steering box
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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HVW 553N is a 1975 Land Rover 109 in Multi-colour with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1975 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 52,600 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 HVW 553N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HVW 553N registered?
HVW 553N is a 1975 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1975.
Is HVW 553N safe to buy?
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