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ULA 947W

1998 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

40,233 mi
Last recorded40,233 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10943,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 947W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,233 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 40,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,865 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,859 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,366 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion pedal mounting area slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 28,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg rear leaf spring mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion pedal mounting area slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,074 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk casing missing

Front grille missing and fan exposed

Front number plate secured with cable ties

Front side light lenses are different (not a pair)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn is weak

N/S rear suspension bump rubber missing

O/S front chassis/outrigger severely corroded

Oil dampness at n/s rear hub

Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Drivers seat belt stalk casing missing

Front grille missing and fan exposed

Front number plate secured with cable ties

Front side light lenses are different (not a pair)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn is weak

N/S rear suspension bump rubber missing

O/S front chassis/outrigger severely corroded

Oil dampness at n/s rear hub

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,221 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 12,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,234 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,041 miles

Oil leak

under body and chassiss are in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

under body and chassiss are in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,150 miles

no screen fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2010 97,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

damp patch on servo area/ no leak found

o/s/r outrigger slight rust

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,620 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,378 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear bodywork mounting slightly corroded

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside rear bodywork mounting slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 89,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 89,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,449 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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ULA 947W is a 1998 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 ULA 947W, 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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ULA 947W is a 1998 Land Rover 109, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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