1979 Land Rover 109 3.3L Diesel · HVX 553T
1979 Land Rover 109 (3.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1979. Recorded mileage 108,573 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 109
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HVX 553T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2023
- 108,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HVX 553T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Land Rover 109 (HVX 553T) between December 2023 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
HVX 553T Mileage History
- 04/12/2023108,571 mi
- 19/12/2023108,573 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 2 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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