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3049 PU

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3049 PU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 142,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 141,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 140,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 139,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 139,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 138,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker upper casings corroded

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight damage to offside mirror glass

trailer socket damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2012 138,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker upper casings corroded

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight damage to offside mirror glass

trailer socket damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 136,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,374 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 135,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 134,616 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 133,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 132,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 128,978 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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3049 PU is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3049 PU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3049 PU is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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