1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Diesel · A463 SCW
1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 4,410 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A463 SCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 4,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A463 SCW 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 (A463 SCW) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened broken lower spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive pla”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole i”.
A463 SCW Mileage History
- 13/07/20223,668 mi
- 09/08/20234,331 mi+663 mi
- 08/09/20234,336 mi+5 mi
- 04/11/20244,406 mi+70 mi
- 20/02/20254,410 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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