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1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,962 mi
Last recorded37,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front bump stop loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front axle swivel joint leaking

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

Rear axle stabiliser arm ball joint gaiter split

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 37,950 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 37,942 miles

Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bushes perished (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Corrosion

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 37,856 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,823 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side short sections to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side front body mountings corodded strength not reduced

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,680 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 37,678 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 36,066 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BVN 1 is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVN 1, 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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What year was BVN 1 registered?

BVN 1 is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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