MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER LAND ROVERs year 1988

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Pass percent:53.48%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER LAND ROVER year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:733 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brake pipe excessively corroded	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Registration plate lamp issues	35
Registration plate issues	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	4
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER LAND ROVERs year 1988

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