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D537 EKS

1986 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,593 mi
Last recorded69,593 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 EKS
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,139 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from fuel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,695 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades poor (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,339 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides uppers (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,036 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge & just ok

lost movement in nearside wiper linkage & just ok

oil leaks

Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge & just ok

lost movement in nearside wiper linkage & just ok

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,668 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED.

SLIGHT PLAY O/S DRAG LINK END.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,654 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED.

SLIGHT PLAY O/S DRAG LINK END.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,271 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,986 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,726 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,633 miles

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

off side rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,633 miles

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

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

off side rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,253 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,034 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/rear brake rubs slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2005 52,548 miles

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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D537 EKS is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 120,238 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 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D537 EKS, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D537 EKS is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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