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DLA 405T

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLA 405T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,150 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 31,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 31,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 30,878 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 30,811 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,230 miles

Nearside Front bearing oil seal has slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,979 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,079 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 5,101 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,101 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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DLA 405T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 DLA 405T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLA 405T registered?

DLA 405T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 December 1978.

Is DLA 405T safe to buy?

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