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LYV 525X

1982 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,457 mi
Last recorded38,457 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 525X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,457 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front sweeper seals has light misting of oil

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2020 38,457 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front sweeper seals has light misting of oil

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,298 miles

chip in windscreen

corroison in various places

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,298 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

corroison in various places

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,265 miles

both front bush damp

corroiosn in various places

no rear seats fitted time of test

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bush damp

corroiosn in various places

no rear seats fitted time of test

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2017 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 36,736 miles

Vehicle underbody rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 36,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody rusty.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,578 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody rusty.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,578 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 35,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak nearside front swivel housing

Fail 27 May 2014 35,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak nearside front swivel housing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

vehicle structure rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 34,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

vehicle structure rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,890 miles

All rear seats have been removed

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,887 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

All rear seats have been removed

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,621 miles

Dampness around fuel tank area

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,758 miles

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)

seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle but no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

various brake and fuel pipes corroded

various parts of corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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)

seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle but no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

various brake and fuel pipes corroded

various parts of corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,282 miles

Chassis rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear seat belt/s fitted may require engineers report

Rear seat have been REMOVED for re-test

Staining around fuel tank area

Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Chassis rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Staining around fuel tank area

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering box and damper slighly damp

underside rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,413 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

steering box and damper damp

underside rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,704 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 23,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LYV 525X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 LYV 525X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LYV 525X registered?

LYV 525X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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