CarVerify

Free Car Check

FDF 813L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,234 mi
Last recorded28,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationFDF 813L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,234 miles

Front prop shaft sliding joint dust cover poor

exhaust and mounting bracket deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,198 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure vibrating altering the aim (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 28,038 miles

Body component slightly loose tops of both doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour slight (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside poor (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose tops of both doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour slight (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 27,709 miles

tops of doors not fully secure

Fail 25 Oct 2018 27,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer poor pipe leaking

tops of doors not fully secure

Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,390 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 27,390 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front fluid leak wheel hub area

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fluid leak nearside front hub drum area

nearside rear brake slightly binding

windscreen washers poor

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsf head lamp aim poor

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,480 miles

oil leak around n/s/f brake drum

uj from prop to rear diff has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks

oil/fluid around nearside front hub area

wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,592 miles

oil leaks

oil/fluid around nearside front hub area

wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,229 miles

coolant leak

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 18 Oct 2010 23,229 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,295 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

brake fliud on min

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,605 miles

diesel pump slightly damp

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

slight play in rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,611 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,495 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 16,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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
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

FDF 813L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 FDF 813L, 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 53 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 FDF 813L?

You can check the full history of FDF 813L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FDF 813L registered?

FDF 813L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is FDF 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDF 813L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDF 813L 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 FDF 813L. 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.