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PDX 136M

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 136M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,854 miles

Central prop u/j has some play sideways

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 86,832 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive its a land rover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 86,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake pivot worn

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,128 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,128 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 85,816 miles

both near side tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,720 miles

Offside Rear halfshaft broken

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

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

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember has some swelling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in front swivel pins both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,756 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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PDX 136M is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 PDX 136M, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PDX 136M registered?

PDX 136M is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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