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HDM 355T

1978 Land Rover 88

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDM 355T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front chassis by spring hangers rusted corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front chassis by spring hangers rusted corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rear shock bush perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear front spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Rear shock bush perished and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,490 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splaying

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 84,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and rubbing

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,499 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 84,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight wear on fuel cap sealing washer

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,814 miles

chassis corrored

front spring bushes worn

rear bump stops missing

rear spring leafs twisting

Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,814 miles

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

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

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

chassis corrored

front spring bushes worn

rear bump stops missing

rear spring leafs twisting

Pass 9 May 2016 93,827 miles

chassis and outriggers corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear leaf springs twisted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

chassis corrorded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear spring twisted

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres perishing badly

exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,805 miles

all tyres perishing badly

exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 93,635 miles

exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 93,433 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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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HDM 355T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 HDM 355T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HDM 355T registered?

HDM 355T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1978.

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