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D965 CHG

1998 Land Rover 90

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

4,168 mi
Last recorded4,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 9086,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 CHG
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 4,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 2,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 263,090 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 262,560 miles

headlamp dip beam pattern poor

Fail 26 Jun 2018 262,560 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

headlamp dip beam pattern poor

Pass 11 May 2017 261,171 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox slight leak ()

Oil leak transfer box slight leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 259,424 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 259,424 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 257,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2015 257,246 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 252,005 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 250,949 miles

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

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

engine mountings worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 250,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine mountings worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 249,919 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers outer shields corroded but not effecting operation

engine oil leaks underside

n/s/f brake pipe almost touching hose moved away during test

n/s/f brake pipe corroded not to excess

o/s/f sphere weaping

power steering box and pump have slight weaping of oil

slight side to sideplay in both rear shock absorbers where piston enters shock absorber body

Fail 13 Mar 2012 249,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers outer shields corroded but not effecting operation

engine oil leaks underside

n/s/f brake pipe almost touching hose moved away during test

n/s/f brake pipe corroded not to excess

o/s/f sphere weaping

power steering box and pump have slight weaping of oil

slight side to sideplay in both rear shock absorbers where piston enters shock absorber body

Pass 11 Mar 2011 248,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre age cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 248,199 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 248,197 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 242,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 232,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 223,018 miles

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

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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D965 CHG is a 1998 Land Rover 90 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 86,288 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 D965 CHG, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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D965 CHG is a 1998 Land Rover 90, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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