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XBL 1

2005 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 1
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,441 miles

engine burning oil.

slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,271 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,267 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake back plete damp

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear shock absorber damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,038 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake back plete damp

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear shock absorber damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,935 miles

Battery insecure

Front differential oil seal leaking

Rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,880 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside windscreen wiper not working (fold down screen)

Slight oil weep from nearside swivel housing

Windscreen washers not working (fold down screen)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,880 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside windscreen wiper not working (fold down screen)

Slight oil weep from nearside swivel housing

Windscreen washers not working (fold down screen)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 62,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all tyres degrading sidewalls

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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XBL 1 is a 2005 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBL 1, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XBL 1 is a 2005 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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