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DYC 165J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 165J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

hub seals slight leakage ,front

Fail 13 Mar 2025 84,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,294 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 84,190 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking.

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box. both mountings. ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 84,190 miles

Brake drum contaminated Parking brake. (1.1.14 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front swivel hubs leaking.

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box. both mountings. ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 83,473 miles

Front Both front swivel hub seals leaking

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 83,473 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Both front swivel hub seals leaking

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front swivel hub seals leaking

center seatbelt buckle deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,305 miles

Front both swivel hubs leaking

Grearbox mount broken

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

Oil leak gearbox - behind transmission brake ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam tell tale lamp dull

slight oil leak from both front swivel (tractor) joints

transfer box oil leak behind transmission brake drum

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,791 miles

Battery clamp close to positive battery terminal

Nearside transmission mounting deteriorated

Offside and nearside front swivel joint seals leaking

Some service brake pedal travel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,454 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,454 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,517 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,498 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,024 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,018 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,139 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,776 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak from bottom pulley

Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,776 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak from bottom pulley

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,903 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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DYC 165J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DYC 165J, 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.

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DYC 165J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 March 1971.

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