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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover 88. Check any 88 by registration number below.

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74.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.5%

vs Land Rover Avg

15

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Land Rover 88 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover 88 has an average MOT pass rate of 74.9%, which is 12.5 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 88 on the road.

The most common reasons a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your 88 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Land Rover 88, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover 88 performs at MOT across different model years.

1985

Based on 65 vehicles

61.5%Below Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

44.2%

1984

Based on 623 vehicles

75.9%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

18.2%

1983

Based on 782 vehicles

67.0%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

27.4%

1982

Based on 467 vehicles

72.8%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

17.8%

1981

Based on 209 vehicles

64.6%Below Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

12.7%

Retest Rate

27.0%

1980

Based on 143 vehicles

74.1%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

23.1%

1979

Based on 110 vehicles

68.2%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

32.1%

1978

Based on 102 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

8.1%

1977

Based on 117 vehicles

74.4%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

18.3%

1976

Based on 103 vehicles

81.6%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

19.6%

1975

Based on 113 vehicles

72.6%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

16.9%

1974

Based on 104 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

9.4%

1973

Based on 115 vehicles

80.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

10.9%

1972

Based on 225 vehicles

75.6%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

20.4%

0

Based on 2,207 vehicles

78.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover 88

The most common reasons a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

9.6%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.6%
3

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.2%
4

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

3.4%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

13.8%

Offside

10.8%

Front Nearside

9.2%

Land Rover 88 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover 88 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 88?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 88 is 74.9% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover 88?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover 88 are: A tyre seriously damaged (9.6%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.6%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover 88 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.9%, the Land Rover 88 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover 88?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover 88?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover 88: 53,038 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 88 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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