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D142 VMB

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,017 mi
Last recorded152,017 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD142 VMB
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 152,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 150,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,479 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin replaced (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 136,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 122,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 122,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 118,211 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 118,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,337 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D142 VMB is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 123,763 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 D142 VMB, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D142 VMB registered?

D142 VMB is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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