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ADV 203X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 203X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,657 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 61,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,549 miles

Rear prop sliding joint worn

exhaust tailpipe starting to corrode

parking brake linings low

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 61,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 60,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,065 miles

4 point seat belts fitted

Brake servo mounting corroding

Chassis corroding

Clutch pedal anti slip device & worn and in poor condition

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Handbrake disc. Rear pad wearing thin

Headlight aim on the maximum level

N/S gearbox mounting in poor condition

O/S gearbox mounting torn out

O/S seat belt belt catch held together by tape. Half the cover is missing.

Oil leak Engine, Gearbox & differentials ()

Play in the steering wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear prop shaft sliding glan has play

Rear spring shackles extended

Slight play in the steering box

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 May 2017 60,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member corroded (2.4.A.3)

4 point seat belts fitted

Brake servo mounting corroding

Chassis corroding

Clutch pedal anti slip device & worn and in poor condition

Exhaust corroding

Headlight aim on the maximum level

N/S gearbox mounting in poor condition

O/S gearbox mounting torn out

O/S seat belt belt catch held together by tape. Half the cover is missing.

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Play in the steering wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear prop shaft sliding glan has play

Rear spring shackles extended

Slight play in the steering box

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint. Danger of carbon monoxide entering the passenger area! (7.1.2)

Handbrake disc in poor condition (Corroded) Front disc pads well worn. Rear pad missing

Pass 13 May 2016 59,518 miles

4 point seat belts fitted

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip device & worn and in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front number plate in poor condition

Handbrake disc in poor condition

N/S gearbox mounting in poor condition

O/S gearbox mounting torn out

O/S seat belt belt catch held together by tape

Oil leak on the engine & the gearbox

Play in the steering wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate in poor condition & difficult to read

Rear prop shaft sliding glan has play

Rear spring shackles extended

Fail 9 May 2016 59,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

4 point seat belts fitted

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip device & worn and in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front number plate in poor condition

Handbrake disc in poor condition

N/S gearbox mounting in poor condition

O/S gearbox mounting torn out

O/S seat belt belt catch held together by tape

Oil leak on the engine & the gearbox

Play in the steering wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate in poor condition & difficult to read

Rear prop shaft sliding glan has play

Rear spring shackles extended

Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,516 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross memeber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly N/S/F slow to repond (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven O/S/R slow to respond (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

4 Point seat belts fitted

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip device worn & in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold joint (7.1.2)

Front number plate poor condition

Handbrake disc in poor condition

N/S gearbox mounting in poor condition.

O/S gearbox mounting torn out

O/S seat belt catch cover held together by tape

Oil leak on the engine & gearbox

Play in the steering wheel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate poor condition & difficult to read

Rear prop shaft sliding glan has play

Rear spring shackles extended

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,211 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,209 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear propshaft u j badly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,565 miles

o/s/f swivell housing leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,565 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f swivell housing leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,968 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 54,966 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,299 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 52,477 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,477 miles

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

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 51,395 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 51,395 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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ADV 203X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADV 203X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ADV 203X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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