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KDE 917P

1976 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

17,784 mi
Last recorded17,784 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDE 917P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 17,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 15,041 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 15,041 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 14,649 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside - on limit now (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 14,649 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside - on limit now (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,517 miles

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

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

nearside front offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2021 14,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside front offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,366 miles

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

Oil Residue Rear Diff/Gearbox Areas

Fail 18 Aug 2020 14,341 miles

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

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Residue Rear Diff/Gearbox Areas

Pass 13 Aug 2019 14,000 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil residue rear differential

Pass 3 Jan 2018 13,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,728 miles

slight oil leak at nearside axle swivel

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,333 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,588 miles

nearside front sidewall on tyre slightly perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished and cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sidewalls of nearside tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,257 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

radiator leaking water

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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KDE 917P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 54,417 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 KDE 917P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDE 917P registered?

KDE 917P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 February 1976.

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