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AAW 435K

1972 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,356 mi
Last recorded129,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 435K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 129,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 128,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 127,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 126,822 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 12,648 miles

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,967 miles

Both chassis rails slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 125,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front swivel joint slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 124,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 123,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from offside front swivel joint.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 123,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 122,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 122,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 122,185 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 122,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,573 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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AAW 435K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 AAW 435K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAW 435K registered?

AAW 435K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 July 1972.

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