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JYY 544J

2005 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,944 mi
Last recorded93,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover 8858,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 544J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,944 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,985 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 79,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,678 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,456 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f axle oil leak

o/s/r axle outer seal leaking

rear propshaft joint worn and excessive play

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,051 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s suspension low

Fail 31 Dec 2008 50,059 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,059 miles

brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,045 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

emissions high

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,705 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long foot brake travel nearside rear light refleter cracked

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

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JYY 544J is a 2005 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 58,051 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 JYY 544J, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JYY 544J is a 2005 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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