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PMR 115

1957 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMR 115
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,997 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,389 miles

Brake servo hose perished

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,146 miles

Front swivel joints leaking slightlt

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Smoke test visual only

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,228 miles

smoke test is visual only

Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,010 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 60,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,180 miles

Nearside front side light dim

Oil leaking

Slight play in rear prop shaft front joint

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,538 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking

Offside rear axle seal leaking

Oil leaking

Rear exhaust and bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 39,585 miles

Front Tractor joint seals leaking slightly

Offside front ind wiring slightly loose

Offside rear outer axle seal leaking slightly.

Unable to fully see front brakes

Pass 8 May 2009 36,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,843 miles

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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PMR 115 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 48,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMR 115, 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 69 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMR 115 registered?

PMR 115 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 July 1957.

Is PMR 115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMR 115 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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