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LDP 604W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,654 mi
Last recorded2,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDP 604W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 2,654 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all axle bump stops missing

front hub seals leaking

front hub seals leaking

slight play in rear diff

Fail 2 Jan 2025 2,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all axle bump stops missing

front hub seals leaking

front hub seals leaking

slight play in rear diff

Pass 21 Dec 2023 2,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all axle bump stops missing

front prop slide joint slightly worn

slight play in rear diff and slight leak

Fail 21 Dec 2023 2,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

all axle bump stops missing

front prop slide joint slightly worn

slight play in rear diff and slight leak

Pass 23 Dec 2022 2,315 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brakes slightly pulling

centre exhaust steel mount corroded

front and rear axle bump stops missing

front prop slide joint slightly warn

fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2022 2,315 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brakes slightly pulling

centre exhaust steel mount corroded

front and rear axle bump stops missing

front prop slide joint slightly warn

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 1,795 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front prop joint worn

rear axle bump stops missing

rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2021 1,795 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front prop joint worn

rear axle bump stops missing

rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,923 miles

all road wheels corroded

front prop has slight play

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

steering box has slight leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all axle bump stops missing

water leak lower hose slight leak at water pump

Fail 1 Dec 2020 909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect corroded (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all axle bump stops missing

all road wheels corroded

front prop has slight play

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

steering box has slight leak

water leak lower hose slight leak at water pump

Pass 31 May 2019 14 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all road wheels corroded

exhaust straps perished

n/s head lamp reflector getting discoloured

o/s front hub seal leaks

o/s head lamp reflector getting discoloured

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,601 miles

n/s rear lower shocka bush slight play

o/s front hub seal has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 99,165 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front bumper loose

petrol under tray corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 16 May 2015 99,165 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front bumper loose

petrol under tray corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2014 99,015 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 6 May 2014 99,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust very rusty

rear and front prop joints worn out

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear prop joints has play

front axel bump stop missing

o/s centre chassis very thin

Pass 7 Jul 2012 98,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear prop joint has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear prop joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,255 miles

oil leak at rear hubs

Fail 21 May 2011 98,255 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

iol leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 12 Jun 2010 97,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,242 miles

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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LDP 604W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDP 604W, 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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LDP 604W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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