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LCY 513P

1976 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCY 513P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 88,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,240 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,341 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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,968 miles

bell housing bolts loose

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

bell housing bolts loose

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,810 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,810 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder pedal box mounting bolts insecure to floor. (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure nut loose, pedal to master cylinder rod. (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure bottom arm loose on relay shaft. (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,841 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system fouling Drag link from steering box to relay fouling air filter mount (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,639 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 63,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,533 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside wiper blade splitting at end.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,296 miles

Lens missing off rear registration plate lamp

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight play in rear propshaft front universal joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,824 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Side lights only work with ignition switched on

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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LCY 513P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCY 513P, 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.

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What year was LCY 513P registered?

LCY 513P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 January 1976.

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