Land Rover Forward Control Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Forward Control car check
Is the Land Rover Forward Control reliable? We analysed 1,688 real MOT tests across 165 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Forward Control is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, brake pipe excessively corroded and suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Forward Control.
Land Rover Forward Control Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Forward Control. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Forward Control MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Forward Control to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Forward Control Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Forward Control Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Forward Control owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Forward Control MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Forward Control year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 76 | 72.4% | 22,636 | 64,156 | 79,805 |
| 1997 | 76 | 75.0% | 20,097 | 65,896 | 87,760 |
| 1995 | 64 | 81.3% | 39,088 | 70,885 | 87,236 |
| 1994 | 135 | 69.6% | 25,475 | 49,424 | 116,479 |
| 1992 | 52 | 78.8% | 31,104 | 47,441 | 115,648 |
| 1989 | 51 | 66.7% | 84,623 | 125,104 | 126,427 |
| 1988 | 97 | 79.4% | 57,370 | 75,943 | 154,785 |
| 1987 | 136 | 72.1% | 100,094 | 142,226 | 161,201 |
| 1986 | 175 | 69.1% | 113,675 | 145,882 | 162,964 |
| 1985 | 136 | 71.3% | 61,320 | 78,762 | 174,516 |
| 1984 | 160 | 61.9% | 42,040 | 93,311 | 148,582 |
| 1969 | 51 | 70.6% | 12,225 | 72,346 | 87,846 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Forward Control Last?
Based on 165 Land Rover Forward Control vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Forward Control Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Forward Control MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Forward Control
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.3% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
61.9% MOT pass rate from 160 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Forward Control is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.3% across 64 tests. The 1984 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Forward Control Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Forward Control THIS CAR | 73.4% | 1,688 | 75,160 mi | 57 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery | 72.7% | 4,388,972 | 108,947 mi | 36 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander | 74.7% | 4,326,495 | 85,110 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Defender | 72.3% | 2,960,045 | 94,788 mi | 43 yrs |
| Ford F100 | 82.8% | 1,267 | 40,016 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Forward Control sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Forward Control has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.4% across 1,688 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Forward Control are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (64 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (56), and suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (50). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Land Rover Forward Control owner drives around 1,224 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Forward Control models stay on UK roads for around 57 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.