1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Diesel · A277 DNR
1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 41,866 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
A277 DNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 41,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A277 DNR Mileage History
- 14/07/202241,770 mi
- 14/07/202241,770 mi
- 13/11/202341,864 mi+94 mi
- 01/12/202341,866 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/202341,866 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A277 DNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover 88 (A277 DNR) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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