MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,611 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front axle hub ends slightly leaking oil
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre engine support holed and coroded
Front axle hub ends slightly leaking oil
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Rear propshaft u/j badly worn
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
o/s rear ;n/s front wheels slightly binding
offside rear outer tyre wall perished
slight blue engine smoke
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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LBV 781T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 LBV 781T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LBV 781T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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