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MFL 194H

2003 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,686 mi
Last recorded54,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover 10949,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 194H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 54,686 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven Offside low (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Serious engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,219 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front chassis corroded but wont hole. near steering arm

Slight play in front prop ujs

both rear and o/sf tyres slight perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,916 miles

Slight play front prop shaft uj's

Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play front prop shaft uj's

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,425 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,413 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 50,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,399 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2006 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MFL 194H is a 2003 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,584 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 MFL 194H, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MFL 194H registered?

MFL 194H is a 2003 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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