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LUX 954W

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUX 954W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,322 miles

Front diff slight oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,834 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 49,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

parking brake has only just met the required efficency

service brake only just met the required efficency

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 49,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,560 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,212 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,060 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear propshaft joint slightly worn remould tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,376 miles

rear u j as slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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LUX 954W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LUX 954W, 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

How do I check the history of LUX 954W?

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What year was LUX 954W registered?

LUX 954W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is LUX 954W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUX 954W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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