Based on 151 MOT tests from 17 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every LAND ROVER 88 has the same fault.
LAND ROVER 88's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 594/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LAND ROVER 88 that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1983 | 623/999Good | 85,651 miles | 812 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1983 | 580/999Above average | 84,611 miles | 772 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1982 | 580/999Above average | 84,055 miles | 887 vehicles |
Based on 151 MOT tests from 17 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
151
Pass rate
64.2%
Median mileage
51,459 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LAND ROVER 88 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 465 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 13 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.
What to inspect
Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Example MOT wording: EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES (7.1.2)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 10 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP(S) NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3B)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 10 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.
What to inspect
Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Example MOT wording: WINDSCREEN WASHER PROVIDES INSUFFICIENT WASHER LIQUID (8.2.3)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 9 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 7 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.
What to inspect
Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Example MOT wording: REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (6.3.1D)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 4 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an indicator or side repeater that was not working or was insecure.
What to inspect
Check every indicator, including the side repeaters.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED (1.4.A.2F)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 6 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a steering defect that is not a track rod, rack, or power steering item.
What to inspect
Ask which steering part the tester named and whether it has been repaired.
Example MOT wording: STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL (2.2.A.1A)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 4 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE: EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (3.7.C.1B)
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
Not enough VehicleScore® data for year-by-year conclusions.
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Indicator faults. Check every indicator, including the side repeaters.
Other steering issues. Ask which steering part the tester named and whether it has been repaired.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Common problems tell you what can affect LAND ROVER 88s generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.