Land-Rover 109: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 15.0% of Land-Rover 109 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1982, 1983 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 344 | 18.0% |
| 1983 | 262 | 15.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.