CarVerify

Free Car Check

DVY 435S

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

323 mi
Last recorded323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVY 435S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear oil seapage at hub

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

fuel misting around tank

Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,902 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,652 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

minor surface cuts on o/s/f, o/s/r, & n/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,170 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,153 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DVY 435S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 DVY 435S, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DVY 435S?

You can check the full history of DVY 435S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DVY 435S registered?

DVY 435S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is DVY 435S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVY 435S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVY 435S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DVY 435S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.