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TBK 131J

1998 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

27,034 mi
Last recorded27,034 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10943,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 131J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,034 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded offside

steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 26,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 26,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,157 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by forward spring mountarea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 26,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by front spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis by forward spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle input shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward out rigger corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount area chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle input shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward out rigger corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount area chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle input shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,807 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle slight leak on pinion seal slight dampness on hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 25,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,202 miles

Rear Oil leak axle pinion seal ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 25,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Oil leak axle pinion seal ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked on side walls not through to cords

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,429 miles

both front tyres cracked on side walls both head lamps low light output

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,163 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f chassis holed not within 30cm of body mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,213 miles

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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TBK 131J is a 1998 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 43,243 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 TBK 131J, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TBK 131J is a 1998 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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