1959 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · JFL 795

The Land Rover passed its most recent MOT on 17 May 2023 at 58,038 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of testing. A single clean pass provides limited trend data, but the absence of advisories at that test suggests the vehicle presented in sound roadworthy condition three years before the current date. Recorded mileage stands at 58,038 miles against a 1959 build, an average of roughly 866 miles per year. The May 2023 test shows the same 58,038 miles as the supplied current figure, meaning no accrued use across the intervening period. Such low, static mileage implies long-term storage or minimal running, with the sparse single-entry history offering no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected interim gaps. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on structural corrosion and chassis integrity, as 67-year-old Land Rovers commonly suffer hidden rot in outriggers and bulkheads despite a clean MOT. Dormant vehicles develop perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded fuel lines that a short test may not expose. Verify the braking system, drivetrain oils, and electrical condition before assuming the 2023 pass reflects present mechanical health.