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XUM 175J

1970 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 175J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,429 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,662 miles

Nearside Rear body mount rusty and holed

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

oil leaking inside o/s/r drum

under side of body and chassis rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,662 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings on hub (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings on hub (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear body mount rusty and holed

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

oil leaking inside o/s/r drum

under side of body and chassis rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,516 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,405 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper arms worn

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s/r hub leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper arms worn

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s/r hub leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

steering box leaking

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f hub leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,215 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s steering swivel oil seals leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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XUM 175J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XUM 175J, 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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XUM 175J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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