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DHZ 5648

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 5648
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 115,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,760 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,892 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 110,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,736 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,031 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,031 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,161 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 100,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 100,003 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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DHZ 5648 is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 DHZ 5648, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 5648 registered?

DHZ 5648 is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is DHZ 5648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 5648 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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