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DSU 539

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,398 mi
Last recorded177,398 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 539
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 177,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 176,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 174,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 173,692 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 172,868 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 163,552 miles

Front hub seals leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 159,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,799 miles

Nearside slight corrosion on body

Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,679 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 150,679 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 148,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 147,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 143,352 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 140,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 136,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 133,462 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 133,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 125,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 125,778 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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DSU 539 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSU 539, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSU 539 registered?

DSU 539 is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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