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LOE 135X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOE 135X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,039 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,887 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,880 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,648 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

surface corrosion started in various places

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2005 34,648 miles

oil leak

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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LOE 135X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOE 135X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOE 135X registered?

LOE 135X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is LOE 135X safe to buy?

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