1983 Land Rover 88 2.3L Diesel · A678 LOD
1983 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 95,121 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,121 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
A678 LOD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 95,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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A678 LOD Mileage History
- 15/12/202294,023 mi
- 15/12/202294,028 mi+5 mi
- 10/01/202494,724 mi+696 mi
- 19/12/202495,121 mi+397 mi
Average of roughly 546 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A678 LOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover 88 (A678 LOD) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front Seat belt missing Centre (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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