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SVM 717W

1999 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover 8824,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 717W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 55,668 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 54,727 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,263 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front hub leaking

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front hub leaking

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

servo operation poor at idle

Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,078 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,015 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 53,898 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,894 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,359 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,521 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SVM 717W is a 1999 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 24,807 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 SVM 717W, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVM 717W registered?

SVM 717W is a 1999 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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