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D21 RTE

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 RTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,397 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 101,385 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 97,790 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,108 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D21 RTE is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 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 D21 RTE, 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 37 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 D21 RTE registered?

D21 RTE is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D21 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 RTE shows 9 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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