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GDE 43X

1982 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 43X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,489 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 72,432 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe + holed! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 70,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe + holed! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,028 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides hub spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by ladder!

Fail 15 Jul 2020 70,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides hub spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear/stop lamp lens slight damage!

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by ladder!

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,136 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both sides hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by ladder!

Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure along chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective corroded + lamp wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint of front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both sides hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing on park brake linkage (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by ladder!

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,596 miles

diff seal leaking

freeplay at steering wheel noted

hubseals weeping

Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,596 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced earth fault (1.7.5a)

diff seal leaking

freeplay at steering wheel noted

hubseals weeping

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak from engine/ oil leak from rear dif oil seal/oil leak from front dif

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak from engine/ oil leak from rear dif oil seal/oil leak from front dif

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front diff oil seal leaking

advise front hub oil seals leaking

advise rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front diff oil seal leaking

advise front hub oil seals leaking

advise rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 May 2012 61,219 miles

Front Prop Shaft, Front And Rear, Joints Have Excessive Play.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play In Prop-Shaft Centre Bearing

Rear Prop Shaft Has Excessive Play Within The Front U.J Joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 May 2012 61,219 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Prop Shaft Front And Rear Joints Have Excessive Play.

Nearside Outer Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Prop Shaft Has Excessive Play Within The Front U.J Joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,188 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,188 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,695 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,695 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf /osrdoors rusty

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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GDE 43X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GDE 43X, 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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GDE 43X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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