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SVC 803W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

55,981 mi
Last recorded55,981 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 803W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,759 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,217 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 55,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,807 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,807 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,507 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,505 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,192 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SVC 803W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 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 SVC 803W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVC 803W registered?

SVC 803W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 May 1981.

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The MOT history for SVC 803W shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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