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A803 XCV

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,076 mi
Last recorded36,076 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA803 XCV
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 36,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 35,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,452 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,521 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 31,924 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,791 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,610 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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A803 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A803 XCV, 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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What year was A803 XCV registered?

A803 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A803 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A803 XCV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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