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D656 GEX

1986 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,921 mi
Last recorded176,921 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 90120,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD656 GEX
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 176,921 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal sligth spongy

Fail 8 Apr 2022 176,677 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 192,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 192,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 171,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 172,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 171,256 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 171,251 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 161,800 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 154,703 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 147,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 131,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 131,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 131,513 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 121,281 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 121,281 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 118,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 113,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 113,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 110,113 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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D656 GEX is a 1986 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D656 GEX, 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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What year was D656 GEX registered?

D656 GEX is a 1986 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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