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LAX 36D

1987 Land Rover 109

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 10963,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 36D
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated close to limit (7.1.2)

Nearside Front bump stop mount corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

misting of oil n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 72,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 72,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,173 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,170 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

fog light not working

offside front bump stop missing

rear bolt at axle on offside trailing arm loose

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wheels petrude beond rear body no bumper fitted clamp bolt missing o/s/track rod end

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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LAX 36D is a 1987 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LAX 36D, 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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What year was LAX 36D registered?

LAX 36D is a 1987 Land Rover 109, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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