1979 Land Rover 109 2.5L Diesel · 8 BU
1979 Land Rover 109 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 1979. Recorded mileage 94,226 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2019. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 109
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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8 BU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2018
- 94,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
8 BU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Land Rover 109 (8 BU) between June 2013 and June 2018.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)”; “registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)”; “registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)”.
8 BU Mileage History
- 15/06/201389,904 mi
- 15/06/201389,904 mi
- 15/05/201490,877 mi+973 mi
- 16/05/201490,883 mi+6 mi
- 12/06/201592,704 mi+1,821 mi
- 12/06/201592,704 mi
- 24/05/201693,367 mi+663 mi
- 24/05/201693,367 mi
- 31/05/201794,031 mi+664 mi
- 19/06/201894,226 mi+195 mi
Average of roughly 863 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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