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E242 CPE

1988 Land Rover Forward Control

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,305 mi
Last recorded192,305 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Forward Control75,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 CPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 192,305 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 263,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 256,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 245,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 237,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 231,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 226,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 223,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 220,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 217,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 214,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 215,501 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2010 206,734 miles

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

wipers split

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 203,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 203,365 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 199,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 199,406 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 195,565 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 195,565 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 191,183 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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E242 CPE is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E242 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E242 CPE registered?

E242 CPE is a 1988 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E242 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 CPE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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