MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
off side engine mount broken
oil leak
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
off side engine mount broken
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
off side engine mount broken
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
o/s/f tyre starting to crack around outer and inner walls
oil leak
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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MDX 157P is a 1976 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 69.2%.
Across all 1976 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 45,652 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 MDX 157P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MDX 157P registered?
MDX 157P is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 February 1976.
Is MDX 157P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDX 157P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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