Not Sold • £9,500 - £10,500
1978 Land Rover Series III LWB
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Land Rover 109 Series III, an ex-military MoD communication vehicle, features a reconditioned 2,286cc petrol engine, manual gearbox, and only 43,503 miles. It retains original military radios, paperwork, and is noted for its clean chassis and good bodywork relative to its history.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as being in lovely original condition and having a clean chassis and good bodywork 'for an ex-military' vehicle, suggesting some wear and tear. There's also mention of moderate decommissioning and the need for paperwork to understand the vehicle's functions, indicating some level of reconditioning may be required. The presence of military radios and manuals adds to its uniqueness, but it also implies some complexity in operation and maintenance.
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Manual
Transmission:
91112462D
Chassis No:
Odometer:
43,503 miles
HFG707T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description 109 Series III; ex MoD communication vehicle; only 43,503 miles showing; appears to be a re-conditioned engine; driven 70 miles to the auction Now UK registered, this Land rover 109in ex-military MoD communication vehicle was apparently used on the island of Malta and has still got military radios installed in the rear.
With a mild decommissioning taking place, it generally appears in lovely original condition and a large file of paperwork on file might show you how to use all the knobs and dials! The petrol 2,286cc reconditioned engine coupled up to its manual gearbox certainly runs and drives, with a low mileage of only 43,503 miles showing.
Lots of paperwork including many original manuals for the radio system in the rear, clean chassis and good bodywork (for an ex-military) with good tyres all around, this landy was driven just over 70 miles to the auction.
Great opportunity to take part in numerous military shows or add to any themed collection or museum.
Points of note
£879
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,726
Median Price (Since 2020)
£350,681
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 27 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
43,185 miles
Registration Date
1978-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 28 2019 with 43,185 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Mar 04 2019 with 43,168 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 01 2018 with 43,060 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2016 with 42,876 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2015 with 42,605 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2014 with 42,092 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2013 with 41,732 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2012 with 41,382 miles
Passed
On Aug 09 2011 with 40,821 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2010 with 40,164 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2009 with 39,301 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2008 with 38,784 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 38,060 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2006 with 37,130 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2005 with 36,441 miles
Failed
On Jul 06 2005 with 36,439 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
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