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A403 SKM

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,071 mi
Last recorded161,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA403 SKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 161,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,151 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 158,151 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 154,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 154,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 200,389 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 141,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 141,010 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,280 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 129,280 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,047 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 106,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 105,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 103,886 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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A403 SKM is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,943 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 Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A403 SKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A403 SKM is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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