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DGH 352X

1982 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

27,851 mi
Last recorded27,851 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 352X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 27,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 27,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,810 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 27,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front hub, top swivel has slight free play

Fail 6 Jul 2018 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front hub, top swivel has slight free play

Pass 15 May 2017 27,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four tyres heavily perished and cracking

nearside front upper hub swivel has free play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,062 miles

all tyres perishing

brake fluid on minim level

Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all tyres perishing

brake fluid on minim level

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,822 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 26,818 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,634 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

near side front brake has a tight spot on rotation of wheel

rear axle straps broken

rear brake application slightly uneven, near side lower effort.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,634 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

near side front brake has a tight spot on rotation of wheel

rear axle straps broken

rear brake application slightly uneven, near side lower effort.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,264 miles

both front tractor joint seals weeping

centre exhaust section leaking slightly

front and rear shock absorbers worn

front leaf springs bushes perished

nearside front wiper smearing, recommend replacement

oil leak

steering seems heavy

Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,258 miles

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

Both front tractor joint seals weeping

Centre exhaust section leaking slightly.

Front and rear shock absorbers worn.

Front leaf springs bushes perished.

Nearside front wiper smearing, recommend replacement.

Steering seems heavy.

oil leak

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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DGH 352X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGH 352X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGH 352X?

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What year was DGH 352X registered?

DGH 352X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is DGH 352X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGH 352X shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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