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MV10 CEU

1997 Land Rover 109

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

20,338 mi
Last recorded20,338 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 CEU
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,338 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 20,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

no doors fitted ex army

Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,303 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 20,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 20,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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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MV10 CEU is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,776 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 MV10 CEU, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV10 CEU registered?

MV10 CEU is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is MV10 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV10 CEU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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