MOT Status
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12,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
under body corroed
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))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
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
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
Rear Both tyres cracked and perished on side walls
vehicle is generally corroded
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing
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)
Corrosion on nearside front floor panel where feet rest
Outer wall on nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
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)
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)
ENGINE MISSFIRE ROUGH RUNNING
FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRINGS SWOLEN/CORRODED
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
complete exhaust system heavily corroded and looks weak
general corrosion to chassis and under side area.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear hub seal leaking oil
rear number plate poor
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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