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XIW 1162

1973 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,553 mi
Last recorded28,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 1162
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 28,553 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 28,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 26,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 26,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , gearbox, diffs and front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , gearbox, diffs and front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 18,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 16,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 14,237 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 14,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 10,018 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 10,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 8,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 8,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 4,469 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber lower bushes, slight play (2.7.4)

all brake hoses, slightly loose/insecure, recommend attention/lock nuts

bottom rad hose very close to alternator pulley,, recommend check

exhaust hitting gearbox mounting,, recommend check

large road wheels, tyres fitted.

n/s/f hub oil seal weeping slightly

n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall small cut

no front/centre seat belt fitted

vehicle over heating slightly during test

Fail 9 Dec 2016 4,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes ,, recommend check ASAP (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly recommend check (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber lower bushes, slight play (2.7.4)

all brake hoses, slightly loose/insecure, recommend attention/lock nuts

bottom rad hose very close to alternator pulley,, recommend check

exhaust hitting gearbox mounting,, recommend check

large road wheels, tyres fitted.

n/s/f hub oil seal weeping slightly

n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall small cut

no front/centre seat belt fitted

vehicle over heating slightly during test

Fail 10 Nov 2016 4,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front hub has slight oil contamination

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

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

bottom radiator hose insecure, recommend attention

no centre seatbelt fitted

oil level low

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 705 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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XIW 1162 is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 XIW 1162, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XIW 1162 registered?

XIW 1162 is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 June 1973.

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