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5879RJ59

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5879RJ59
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 142,545 miles

Heavy undersell on repairs

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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5879RJ59 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 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 5879RJ59, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5879RJ59 registered?

5879RJ59 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is 5879RJ59 safe to buy?

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