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LAE 442X

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,776 mi
Last recorded66,776 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 442X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,115 miles

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

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

slight oil from rear diff pinion seal

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,720 miles

front prop shaft missing

slight oil leak from both front hubs

Fail 19 Jun 2020 61,720 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front prop shaft missing

hazard lights not working

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 57,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front universal joint badley worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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LAE 442X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LAE 442X, 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 LAE 442X registered?

LAE 442X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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