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WEU 524L

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,412 mi
Last recorded164,412 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 524L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 164,412 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 164,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 163,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,180 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 161,934 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

brake test not done due to condition of rear brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2022 161,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

brake test not done due to condition of rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2020 161,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 161,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 161,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 161,024 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2014 160,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 160,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 160,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 160,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 159,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009
Pass 9 Apr 2008 156,112 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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WEU 524L is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 WEU 524L, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WEU 524L registered?

WEU 524L is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 July 1984.

Is WEU 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 524L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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