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Land Rover 88

Blue · Petrol · 1983 · 2,286 cc

KSU 840MOT history

KSU 840 is a blue petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 11 Nov 1983. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,157 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSU 840
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
11 Nov 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSU 840 was last recorded at 80,157 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2012: 61,526 miles, lower than 62,522 miles on 5 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,818 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
1,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,157 miles
  • 2025 – 79,818 miles
  • 2024 – 78,679 miles
  • 2023 – 78,076 miles
  • 2022 – 76,977 miles
  • 2021 – 75,833 miles
  • 2020 – 74,527 miles
  • 2019 – 73,792 miles
  • 2018 – 72,684 miles
  • 2017 – 69,624 miles
  • 2016 – 67,333 miles
  • 2015 – 65,750 miles
  • 2014 – 64,729 miles
  • 2013 – 63,407 miles
  • 2012 – 61,526 miles
  • 2011 – 62,522 miles
  • 2010 – 58,952 miles
  • 2009 – 57,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN HUB

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,157 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    736271168531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass79,818 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    342531707259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass78,679 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    956977589939
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail78,674 miles (+598)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    582210169640
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass78,076 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    388287674368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    536861325904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,977 miles (+1,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    671886039170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,833 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,833 miles
    Test number
    950334185840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail75,831 miles (+1,304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    513564468132
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,527 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    489645741763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN HUB

  11. Fail74,519 miles (+727)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    340485385949
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN HUB

  12. Pass73,792 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    638569204702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,684 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    483215537002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,624 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    601928740018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,333 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,333 miles
    Test number
    810770743560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,750 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    937623305178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,729 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    365775764411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,407 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    728712253274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,526 miles (-996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    845548162225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,522 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    595748941280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,952 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    324073320471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,206 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    661277599130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre outer wall perished

  23. Fail57,204 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    223359869412
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about KSU 840

What vehicle is registration KSU 840 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSU 840 on a blue petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 11 Nov 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KSU 840 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSU 840 is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSU 840?
The MOT on KSU 840 is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSU 840 done?
KSU 840 was recorded at 80,157 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,325 miles a year.
Has KSU 840 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSU 840 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on KSU 840 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KSU 840 find?
KSU 840 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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