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D552 UBV

1986 Land Rover 90

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,681 mi
Last recorded172,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD552 UBV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 172,681 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 167,981 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 167,979 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 164,127 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 164,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake shoes covered in oil (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 160,154 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 160,109 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bumstop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 155,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 155,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking in drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by towing bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by towing backet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working affects side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking on to disc and brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 152,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 142,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 138,157 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 136,146 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 May 2017 136,146 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,807 miles

n/s/f axle sphere slightly worn

propshaft rear universal joint worn,vehicle judders when driving

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f axle sphere slightly worn

propshaft rear universal joint worn,vehicle judders when driving

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,338 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 125,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear prop shaft forward bolts loose

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,620 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,709 miles

chassis undersealed unable to view but seems good

slight play nearside tractor joint

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 112,596 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 112,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 111,842 miles

Both front tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 May 2008 111,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,837 miles

Both nearside front & offside rear tyre walls cracking on inside

Pass 9 Mar 2006 110,605 miles

All four tyres walls cracking on inside

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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D552 UBV is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D552 UBV, 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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D552 UBV is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 29 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D552 UBV shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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