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DLH 371J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,656 mi
Last recorded7,656 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLH 371J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 7,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 6,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 5,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 4,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 3,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 669 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 26 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 1,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 97,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 93,694 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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DLH 371J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 DLH 371J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLH 371J registered?

DLH 371J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is DLH 371J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLH 371J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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