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A381 TDM

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,653 mi
Last recorded44,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA381 TDM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 44,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable slight play in sliding joint (6.1.7 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 38,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,504 miles

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

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

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

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

water leaking from radiator

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,184 miles

all hub seals slightly leaking around the vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2021 32,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

all hub seals slightly leaking around the vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 31,991 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,314 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,307 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 31,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 15,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,414 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 7,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 7,915 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,654 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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A381 TDM is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 A381 TDM, 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 A381 TDM registered?

A381 TDM is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A381 TDM safe to buy?

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