1972 Land Rover 109 2.3L Petrol · XMW 496K
1972 Land Rover 109 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1980. Recorded mileage 45,080 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 109
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 2286cc
XMW 496K Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2017
- 45,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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XMW 496K Mileage History
- 22/08/200635,658 mi
- 22/08/200635,658 mi
- 12/06/200839,334 mi+3,676 mi
- 19/06/200940,127 mi+793 mi
- 07/07/201041,119 mi+992 mi
- 04/07/201142,203 mi+1,084 mi
- 21/06/201243,792 mi+1,589 mi
- 28/06/201345,008 mi+1,216 mi
- 20/06/201446,195 mi+1,187 mi
- 23/06/201547,561 mi+1,366 mi
- 24/06/201547,581 mi+20 mi
- 08/07/201641,623 mi-5,958 mi
- 08/06/201745,080 mi+3,457 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
XMW 496K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Land Rover 109 (XMW 496K) between August 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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