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

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Pass percent:61.26%

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

Based on:1,998 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Brake pipe excessively corroded	157
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	77
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	63
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	61
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	61
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	56
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	56
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	52
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	40
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	40
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Registration plate issues	33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	32
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	31
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	21
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	7
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	5
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	4
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3

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

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