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PAW 753X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 753X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering damper bush has slight play.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,258 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,771 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 96,766 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,483 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,126 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,130 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,126 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,582 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,264 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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PAW 753X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PAW 753X, 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 PAW 753X?

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What year was PAW 753X registered?

PAW 753X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 November 1981.

Is PAW 753X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAW 753X shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAW 753X have outstanding finance?

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