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B933 DUS

1985 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,044 mi
Last recorded151,044 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 90113,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB933 DUS
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 151,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 149,841 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 148,573 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended locking mechanism missing (seat belt receiver) (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 147,314 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 143,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 143,009 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 137,715 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front wheel arches missing

near side drag link end boot split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 132,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 113,665 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise all 4 tyres perishing sidewalls

advise n/s/r shock getting poor

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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B933 DUS is a 1985 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B933 DUS, 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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What year was B933 DUS registered?

B933 DUS is a 1985 Land Rover 90, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B933 DUS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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