1983 Land Rover 109 2.2L Petrol · A342 BKU

The Land Rover 109 presents as roadworthy on its most recent test, passing cleanly on 21 March 2024 at 24,890 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Two earlier failures in February 2023 and January 2022 were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than outstanding mechanical faults, and the vehicle subsequently passed within days on both occasions. Recorded mileage sits at 24,890 miles against a 1983 build date, equating to roughly 579 miles per year. The odometer advanced from 18,723 miles on 18 January 2022 to 21,537 miles by 1 March 2023, then to 24,890 miles by March 2024, a gentle annual accumulation of around 1,700 to 3,400 miles. Such low yearly use over 43 years suggests prolonged standing periods, which typically accelerate corrosion and degrade rubber suspension bushes, brake caliper seals, and flexible brake hoses even when the drivetrain sees little wear. A buyer should physically inspect chassis outriggers, bulkhead footwells, and spring hanger mounts for structural rust, as the MOT record shows no corrosion advisories but long dormant storage invites hidden scaling. The absence of any flagged brake discs, binding calipers, or worn suspension components is reassuring, yet the 2022 and 2023 initial failures with zero defects merit confirmation that the V5 and test station entries align and no suppressed faults exist. Given the clean recent pass and minimal mileage, the vehicle appears mechanically sound on paper. Verify tyre sidewall cracking from age, check the transfer box and swivel housings for oil seepage, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load before purchase.