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A363 HBU

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA363 HBU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,634 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front swivel hub seal leaking fluid

Nearside rear hub seal leaking fluid

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front swivel hub seal leaking fluid

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose covered in oil

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front swivel hub seal leaking fluid

Nearside rear hub seal leaking fluid

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front swivel hub seal leaking fluid

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose covered in oil

Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 58,634 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,113 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,113 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,750 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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A363 HBU is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A363 HBU, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A363 HBU registered?

A363 HBU is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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