MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockabsorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front 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))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Drag link 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)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body and chassis corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside footwell slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake fluctuation in nearside rear brake indicating a warped drum
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrossion to rear cross member but not concidered excessive
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Outer offside front sidelamp not working
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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JDW 523W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 JDW 523W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JDW 523W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 February 1981.
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