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A15 KMA

1985 Land Rover 90

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,387 mi
Last recorded1,387 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KMA
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 1,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 1,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 854 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 80 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,820 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,714 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

copious amounts of a black sticky substance adorn underside of vehicle

under bonnet a bit messy additional wiring etc induction system secured with cable ties

Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

copious amounts of a black sticky substance adorn underside of vehicle

under bonnet a bit messy additional wiring etc induction system secured with cable ties

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,967 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 62,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,888 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,697 miles

Oil leak

advance surface corrosion chassis members in various places.

fuel breather pipes rusty, not leaking at present

offside front indicator lamp dis-coloured

oil mist around power steering box, no signs of leaks at present

rear prop shaft, rear uj joint slight wear

slight oil mist around power steering pipes/hoses, no signs of leaks at present

very slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2007 60,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance surface corrosion chassis in various places

both front doors slightly difficult to open from inside

fuel and breather pipes rusty, not leaking at present

fuel cap sealing ring perished

offside front wing repeater lamp dis-coloured

oil mist around power steering pipes, not leaking at present

oil mist around steering box, not leaking at present

rear prop shaft, rear uj worn

slight play in steering box sector shaft

very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise rear number plate repaired ok at test

advise slightly damp around base of steering box

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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A15 KMA is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 113,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 KMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 KMA is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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