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A656 GAL

2003 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover 10949,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA656 GAL
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,320 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper prop shaft loose at drum end

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

Offside Front Upper inner box to brake corrosdion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,320 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 60,320 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,320 miles

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

slight wear in steering links

underbody corroshion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,320 miles

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

slight wear in steering links

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,320 miles

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

slight wear in steering links

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,320 miles

tyres perrished

Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,320 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,410 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,320 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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A656 GAL is a 2003 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,584 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 A656 GAL, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A656 GAL is a 2003 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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