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YDN 88J

1971 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,396 mi
Last recorded70,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Range Rover63,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDN 88J
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,309 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,356 miles

Nearside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS VERY POOR

Offside Rear HUB SEAL IS LEAKING

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 62,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS VERY POOR

Offside Rear HUB SEAL IS LEAKING

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,831 miles

BLUE GLASS SIDE LAMP BULBS FITTED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

STEERING DAMPER IS VERY CLOSE TO THE STEERING TRACK ROD

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,831 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

BLUE GLASS SIDE LAMP BULBS FITTED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

STEERING DAMPER IS VERY CLOSE TO THE STEERING TRACK ROD

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 56,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,675 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,197 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 56,194 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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YDN 88J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDN 88J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDN 88J registered?

YDN 88J is a 1971 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is YDN 88J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDN 88J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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