MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear prop sliding joint worn
exhaust tailpipe starting to corrode
parking brake linings low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
o/s/f swivell housing leaking
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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