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XBJ 12X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,566 mi
Last recorded93,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBJ 12X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 93,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,223 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,788 miles

Front prop shaft bolts loose

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

slight blue smoke when first start up and on idle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 86,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear imbalance brakes slighty

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,959 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,654 miles

Oil leak ()

haze blue smoke & emission could be better

head light put could be better

slight in balance front brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,148 miles

Oil leak ()

haze of blue smoke

head light output could be better

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,148 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

haze of blue smoke

head light output could be better

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust emit slight blue smoke

haze of blue smoke

head light output could be better

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust emit slight blue smoke

head light output could be better

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

head light could be better

may have fault with injectors or pump

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,022 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery light on

head light could be better

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight Blue Smoke from exhuast on idle

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,299 miles

Oil leak

blue smoke on idle and on road test

Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,299 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

blue smoke on idle and on road test

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,331 miles

slight of blue smoke

Fail 23 Oct 2010 69,331 miles

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

slight of blue smoke

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

haze blue smoke and fumey and smelly

prop shaft bolt loose

Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

haze blue smoke and fumey and smelly

prop shaft bolt loose

Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

slight haze of blue smoke

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 62,437 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,678 miles

Brake efficiency could be better.

Brake fluid level is low

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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XBJ 12X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 XBJ 12X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XBJ 12X registered?

XBJ 12X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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