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XDU 141X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

6,966 mi
Last recorded6,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 141X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 6,966 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure bolts loose at rear and touching tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour for age of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose leaking diesel leak from injector return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at body mount and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear leaf spring mounting area hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster rusty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear bush leaf spring mounting area hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour for age of vehicle ,pre 1st jan 1980 only (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,750 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door pillar corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 6,744 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded & holed 30.cm Body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door pillar corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 6,606 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,454 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 6,447 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light slightly off colour (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 6,263 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 6,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper cross member 30.cm drag link idler (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis 30.cm front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers not working (8.2.1c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 6,252 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member around steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,219 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 4,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 1,032 miles

oil leak from both front drive shaft spheres

Fail 12 Nov 2014 1,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,840 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,167 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,614 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 89,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 89,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 89,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XDU 141X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 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 XDU 141X, 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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XDU 141X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 February 1982.

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