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DUC 54V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

12,460 mi
Last recorded12,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 54V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 12,460 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive axles leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe broken exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 12,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine,transmission and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust/tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2025 12,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine transmission and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis and body

Fail 13 Feb 2025 12,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine transmission and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 23 Jan 2024 11,830 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 11,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 11,660 miles

under body corroed

Fail 10 Nov 2022 11,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 11,100 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 11,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 10,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under side showing signs of corrosion and heavily under-sealed in places also.

Pass 3 May 2019 9,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is generally very corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 9,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is generally very corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 9,479 miles

Rear Both tyres cracked and perished on side walls

vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 9,474 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyres cracked and perished on side walls

vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 9,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

vehicle is very corroded in general

Rear both tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 9,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,177 miles

Corrosion on nearside front floor panel where feet rest

Outer wall on nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Jan 2015 9,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED/SWOLEN

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 9,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ALL PRECRIBED AREAS YELLOWED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED/SWOLEN

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 8,862 miles

ENGINE MISSFIRE ROUGH RUNNING

FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRINGS SWOLEN/CORRODED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 8,858 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MISSFIRE ROUGH RUNNING

FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRINGS SWOLEN/CORRODED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 8,747 miles

complete exhaust system heavily corroded and looks weak

general corrosion to chassis and under side area.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 8,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

complete exhaust system heavily corroded and looks weak

general corrosion to chassis and under side area.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 8,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

majority of the original chassis is corroded but not excessive yet

slight rumble form n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 8,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust blow from rear section

most of original chassis is corroded

tow bar electrics will be part of next years mot

Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,357 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 7,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 6,433 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED + POOR PREVIOUS REPAIRS

FRONT No PLATE TEMP STYLE MOUNTING

HAZZARDS FLASH FAST

N/S INNER CHASSIS BY EXHAUST CORRODED/THIN

Fail 2 Dec 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED + POOR PREVIOUS REPAIRS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT No PLATE TEMP STYLE MOUNTING

HAZZARDS FLASH FAST

N/S INNER CHASSIS BY EXHAUST CORRODED/THIN

N/S REAR BRAKE SLOWER TO OPPERATE

Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,772 miles

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

n/s rear hub seal leaking oil

rear number plate poor

Fail 20 Nov 2008 5,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear hub seal leaking oil

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,857 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 4,853 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,630 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 4,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DUC 54V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 DUC 54V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DUC 54V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 May 1980.

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