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A387 DUX

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,425 mi
Last recorded40,425 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 DUX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,160 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,706 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

under body covered with oil

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underbody covered with oil

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,580 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,529 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wipers small split

Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,529 miles

wipers small split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,051 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear offside side panel corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,568 miles

rear offside side panel corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,358 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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A387 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A387 DUX, 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 A387 DUX registered?

A387 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A387 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A387 DUX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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