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DVK 258J

1987 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 10963,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVK 258J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,179 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 95,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,046 miles

All leaf springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,962 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1/2 way along next to drivers floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear cross member in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,759 miles

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,238 miles

Oil leak various ()

gearbox crossmember slightly corroded

nearside front spring hanger mounting point slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak various ()

gearbox crossmember slightly corroded

nearside front spring hanger mounting point slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

under gearbox chassis member corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,365 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,136 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,065 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

offside rear tyre splitting between treads

oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

offside rear tyre splitting between treads

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion started front & rear chassis, e,t,c,

slight play at prop shaft, universal joints.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion started front & rear chassis, e,t,c,

slight play at prop shaft, universal joints.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2007 49,214 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 49,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 48,839 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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DVK 258J is a 1987 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,066 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 DVK 258J, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DVK 258J is a 1987 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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