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D159 XAR

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,625 mi
Last recorded47,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 XAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,253 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,987 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 44,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 43,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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D159 XAR is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 D159 XAR, 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 D159 XAR registered?

D159 XAR is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D159 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 XAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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