1983 Land Rover 110 2.5L Diesel · JFK 10

The Land Rover 110 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 June 2024 at 98,535 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean results from 8 June 2023 at 98,194 miles and 18 October 2021 at 98,036 miles. Across these three examinations the vehicle drew no advisories on brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, or structural corrosion. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low annual use for a 43 year old utility vehicle. Between the October 2021 test at 98,036 miles and the June 2024 test at 98,535 miles the odometer advanced only 499 miles across roughly 32 months, equating to under 190 miles per year. This sparse and consistent record points to extended periods of storage rather than active daily service. The clean MOT sheets offer no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs, though the long idle stretches themselves warrant scrutiny. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and footwells for structural rust, since a vehicle standing this long in British conditions often develops hidden corrosion unseen during a pass test. The tester noted no suspension bushes or coil spring defects, yet aged Land Rover leaf springs and worn shackle pins commonly escape detection when road use is minimal. Check the brake calipers and wheel cylinders for internal seizing after prolonged inactivity, and verify the drivetrain oils have been changed despite the low mileage. The absence of advisories reflects a light use pattern, not proof of component renewal, so a pre purchase inspection beneath the vehicle remains essential.