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E285 LUP

1987 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

505,809 mi
Last recorded505,809 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 110129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 LUP
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 505,809 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 505,809 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 488,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 469,201 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 469,201 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 460,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 445,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 410,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 410,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 376,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 338,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 300,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 256,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 215,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 183,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in steering damper offside bush

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,411 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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E285 LUP is a 1987 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E285 LUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E285 LUP registered?

E285 LUP is a 1987 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E285 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E285 LUP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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