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D537 MEP

1986 Land Rover 90

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 MEP
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 134,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,516 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 131,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,452 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess tail pipe loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged protective sleeve deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 131,452 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess tail pipe loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged protective sleeve deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,175 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 131,110 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm to axle mounting bracket corroded

Nearside hub swivel seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 130,715 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,181 miles

front exhaust corroded

offside front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front chassis outrigger corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,119 miles

Oil leak

offside & nearside front hub swivel seals leaking.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,201 miles

Oil leak

n/s footwell corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 127,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s footwell corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust bracket broken(system still fully supported)

n/s drag link end seal split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 125,212 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 125,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

gear box cross member corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,616 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 121,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded

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 MEP is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D537 MEP, 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 MEP is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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