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GBH 757Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,085 mi
Last recorded70,085 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 757Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front swivels damp

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,391 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded slightly.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Radius arm bushes starting to split offside chassis end.

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes starting to split.

Slight travel in foot brake.

Steering damper bushes chassis end starting to crack.

Swivel seals slightly damp.

Trailing arm bushes starting to separate.

Fail 7 Feb 2024 69,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front and rear coil springs corroded slightly.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Radius arm bushes starting to split offside chassis end.

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes starting to split.

Slight travel in foot brake.

Steering damper bushes chassis end starting to crack.

Swivel seals slightly damp.

Trailing arm bushes starting to separate.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,965 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bull bar corroded

gearbox rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

gearbox rubber mountings poor

Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,405 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak off pipes appear wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

brake servo slight corrosion

gearbox rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Feb 2021 67,405 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak off pipes appear wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

brake servo slight corrosion

gearbox rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,418 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,142 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,386 miles

exhaust corroded

front coilsprings corroded

rear doors not opening

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,614 miles

all coilsprings corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play n/s/r trailing arm rear bush

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,579 miles

free play at steering wheel

front axle oily

o/s/f inner brake pad loose in caliper

o/s/f tractor joint oily

rear exhaust corroded

rear spings corroded

slight binding at n/s/r wheel

slight play at o/s/f wheel

steering box oily

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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GBH 757Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBH 757Y, 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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What year was GBH 757Y registered?

GBH 757Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 December 1982.

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The MOT history for GBH 757Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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