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A540 LDF

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 LDF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,087 miles

Central Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,344 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 89,344 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,344 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,344 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,344 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,344 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,344 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 89,344 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 89,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 89,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 89,344 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,536 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 87,149 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A540 LDF is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 A540 LDF, 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.

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A540 LDF is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 June 1984.

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