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BUJ 133L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,911 mi
Last recorded2,911 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 133L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 2,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass slight damage

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 2,893 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt underbonnet steering bar forward drag link ball joint to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass slight damage

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2005 2,667 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 2,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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BUJ 133L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 BUJ 133L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUJ 133L registered?

BUJ 133L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BUJ 133L safe to buy?

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