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D986 VKJ

1987 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

273,551 mi
Last recorded273,551 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 110129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD986 VKJ
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 273,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 273,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 262,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 257,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 257,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 252,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 252,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 245,120 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel gaiter split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 245,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel gaiter split

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 234,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 233,064 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 233,064 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 231,694 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear diff damp

both chassis rails corroded

both front floor pans corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 231,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear diff damp

both chassis rails corroded

both front floor pans corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 227,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 227,435 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel close to excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2014 224,049 miles

rust n/s/f floor pan outside

rust o/s/f floor pan outside

Fail 4 Jul 2014 224,042 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust n/s/f floor pan outside

rust o/s/f floor pan outside

Pass 6 Jul 2013 217,796 miles

n/s/f/f steering joint bound up and squeaking

Fail 6 Jul 2013 217,796 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

n/s/f/f steering joint bound up and squeaking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 213,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 213,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 205,762 miles

n/s and os front floor pan rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 205,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and os front floor pan rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 195,631 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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D986 VKJ is a 1987 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 129,158 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D986 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D986 VKJ is a 1987 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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