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1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · A252 DVN

A252 DVN

1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 68,620 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/11/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
2286cc

A252 DVN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
  • 68,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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A252 DVN Mileage History

  1. 12/11/202166,736 mi
  2. 12/11/202166,736 mi
  3. 21/11/202268,620 mi+1,884 mi
  4. 21/11/202268,620 mi

Average of roughly 1,840 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A252 DVN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover 88 (A252 DVN) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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