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LJH 159L

1973 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133 mi
Last recorded133 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 159L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,324 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,965 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 12,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 10,950 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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LJH 159L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 LJH 159L, 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 53 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 LJH 159L registered?

LJH 159L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is LJH 159L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 159L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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