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A384 DSC

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,506 mi
Last recorded13,506 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA384 DSC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 13,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 13,356 miles

Near side, off side front hub seals are slightly leaking oil

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 13,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,496 miles

Central Rear Oil leak rear axle

Oil leak oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 May 2015 12,306 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 12,306 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,521 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 11,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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A384 DSC is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A384 DSC, 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 42 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 A384 DSC registered?

A384 DSC is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A384 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A384 DSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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