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D440 KEX

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

196,748 mi
Last recorded196,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 KEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 196,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 196,182 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 196,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 193,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 190,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 187,330 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 187,330 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 183,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 179,603 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 170,820 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 170,803 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bothsides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 161,631 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belt damaged on alernator

Fail 2 May 2017 161,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belt damaged on alernator

Fail 21 Mar 2017 161,541 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side body mounting to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bump stop bracket location (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure axle support arm bolts bushes insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both side (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side coil spring mount and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak major oil leak around engine and gearbox

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage both side body mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded scoured lipped (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 157,099 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 149,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 141,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 135,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 135,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,673 miles

excessive corrosion to offside rear wheel arch but not within 30cm of brakes steering or suspension,and notstructural due to sepreate chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 120,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 119,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D440 KEX is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D440 KEX, 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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D440 KEX is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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