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TTA 285H

1970 Land Rover 109

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 285H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,977 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,977 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,465 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,465 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,340 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached rear hanger bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,139 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,712 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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TTA 285H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 TTA 285H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTA 285H registered?

TTA 285H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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