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WPO 603T

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 603T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,835 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

welding repairs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,640 miles

Service brake very slightly pulls to nearside.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Both wipers starting to smear.

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight rumble

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,063 miles

Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 63,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 63,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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WPO 603T is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 WPO 603T, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPO 603T registered?

WPO 603T is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is WPO 603T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 603T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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