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DSV 257

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Range Rover91,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 257
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,075 miles

all brake pipes advanced corrosion in places

batteries poorly secured

front wheels fouling slightly on full lock

hand brake stiff to pull on

oil leaks

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight judder on foot brake

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all hight leveling links brocken

front exhaust flex joint & rear section poor

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,359 miles

airbag light on

dampness on power steering pipes

horn poor sound

middle to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

n/s front & rear tyres low tread

o/s front panard rod bush advanced wear

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2007 10,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,000 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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DSV 257 is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 91,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSV 257, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSV 257 registered?

DSV 257 is a 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is DSV 257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 257 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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