1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · A706 BYJ
1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1983. Recorded mileage 42,406 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
A706 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 42,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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A706 BYJ Mileage History
- 17/10/202441,057 mi
- 27/11/202441,149 mi+92 mi
- 29/11/202441,167 mi+18 mi
- 13/11/202542,406 mi+1,239 mi
- 13/11/202542,406 mi
Average of roughly 1,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A706 BYJ 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 (A706 BYJ) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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