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FVL 552X

1982 Land Rover 109

Yellow Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

27,623 mi
Last recorded27,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 552X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension leaf springs heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2026 27,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension leaf springs heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak.

Nearside Front leave spring- leaves slightly splayed.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 27,115 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak.

Nearside Front leave spring- leaves slightly splayed.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front wheelhubs have slight oil leak

handbrake efficiency only just met

windscreen wsshers inoperative

Pass 26 May 2020 26,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs have slight leak

both windscreen washers inoperative

Fail 18 May 2020 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs have slight leak

both windscreen washers inoperative

Pass 24 May 2019 26,636 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front hubs weeping oil

oil leak

washers inoperative

Fail 22 May 2019 26,636 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure fouling chassis(centre mounting broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure on carb (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs weeping oil

oil leak

washers inoperative

Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,299 miles

all tyres perished

front brake pipes have surface rust

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 26,023 miles

all tyres deteriorating + cracking all over

Fail 8 Apr 2017 26,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres deteriorating + cracking all over

Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,425 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2015 25,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,211 miles

all suspension components corroded

all tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 25,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all suspension components corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 24,545 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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FVL 552X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Yellow with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVL 552X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FVL 552X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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