1977 Land Rover 109 2.3L Petrol · THV 223S

The Land Rover 109 holds a valid roadworthy certificate following the 13 March 2026 MOT pass at 55,786 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend remains stable across the four most recent annual tests. The tester issued a fail on 7 March 2023 at 55,695 miles yet logged no defects; a subsequent pass arrived on 14 March 2023 at 55,707 miles. This anomaly resolved within seven days and left no recurring fault pattern. Odometer readings place the 1977 vehicle at 55,786 miles after nearly five decades, an average of around 1,138 miles per year. Recent MOT data exposes extraordinarily light use. From the March 2023 failure to the March 2026 pass the clock advanced just 91 miles, split as 12, 32, 31 and 16 miles across the successive tests. Such stagnation implies the previous owner kept the Land Rover in storage for extended periods rather than undertaking regular mileage. Low accumulation of this sort often masks deterioration in suspension bushes and brake components through lack of exercise. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must inspect structural and mechanical areas that static storage attacks. Examine the chassis rails and outriggers for corrosion, since a 49 year old body-on-frame Land Rover can harbour rust unseen by the tester. The records note no worn coil springs or binding calipers, but aged brake discs may show pitting and flexible hoses could be perished. Verify the swivel pin bearings and propeller shaft universals retain lubrication after years of minimal rotation.