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£38,802

200Tdi-Powered 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2026

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£38,802

200Tdi-Powered 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III 5-Speed

US • 6 Sept 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III stands out with its 2.5L 200Tdi turbodiesel engine, 5-speed manual, and recent refurbishment including a repaint and upgraded suspension. It's presented in green with tan microsuede interior, featuring sought-after details like Wolf wheels and a custom cargo floor, though potential buyers should note reported fluid leaks and unknown total mileage.

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Condition 

7

The vehicle has been refurbished and repainted, and features upgraded components like Old Man Emu shocks and a 200Tdi engine. However, there are noted fluid leaks and the total mileage is unknown, suggesting it's in Very Good condition rather than Excellent or higher.

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600 miles

LBAAH1AA115131

RHD

United States

Manual

YVX 900X

1981

Auction

£38,802

200Tdi-Powered 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

Shown, TMU 2.5-Liter 200Tdi Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Green Paint Tan Microsuede Upholstery 16″ Wolf Steel Wheels Old Man Emu Shocks Green Canvas Soft Top Locking Center Console Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Custom Cargo Floor w/ Slide-Out Drawer Garrett Turbocharger Refurbishment Photos This 1981 Land Rover 88 Series III was refurbished prior to being imported to the US from the UK in 2020.

It is finished in green over tan microsuede upholstery and is powered by a 2.5-liter 200Tdi inline-four linked to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case.

Equipment includes 16″ Wolf steel wheels, Old Man Emu shocks, a green canvas soft top, aftermarket seats, a locking center console, and a custom rear cargo floor with a slide-out storage drawer.

This 88 Series III is offered on dealer consignment with the owner’s manual, service records, refurbishment photos, and a clean Washington title.

The truck has been repainted green and is ...

Price Analysis vs Other Series III 88s

£632

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,695

Median Price (Since 2020)

£44,106

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 18th Oct 2019

Latest MOT mileage:

3 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 19th Oct 2018, 3 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Minor:
- Indicator switch faulty when right hand indicator is selected, dipped headlamps flicker on & off (4.4.2 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside c.v joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine radiator bottom hose perished & cracked at either end

Failed

On 1st Oct 2018, 26,080 miles

There were 10 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))


Minor:
- Indicator switch faulty when right hand indicator is selected, dipped headlamps flicker on & off (4.4.2 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside c.v joint housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine radiator bottom hose perished & cracked at either end

Passed

On 28th Sept 2017, 26,080 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Oil leak front & rear diff casings, gearbox & transfer box

Failed

On 26th Sept 2017, 26,079 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative both ignition on & off, vehicle's date of first use 1 dec 1981, but ref section 1.4 of the inspection manual, hazard lamp switch fitted therefor testable (1.4.B.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid vehicle presented with windscreen fixed in upright position (8.2.3)


Advisory:
- windscreen wiper blade performance not tested
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Oil leak front & rear diff casings, gearbox & transfer box


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (1.8)

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