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DHO 24S

1977 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 24S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,664 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 51,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,046 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,045 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 13,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 3,474 miles

Oil leak

various slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2013 3,471 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

various slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 97,095 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,434 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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DHO 24S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 DHO 24S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DHO 24S?

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What year was DHO 24S registered?

DHO 24S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is DHO 24S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHO 24S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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