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E331 VUD

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 VUD
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 134,036 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light not working

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2025 134,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light not working

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2024 133,962 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 133,962 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Reverse light not working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,276 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

fuel pipe to fuel pump damp

Pass 17 May 2022 131,814 miles

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

Front nearside and offside floor pan corroded

Front nearside and offside hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside out rigger corroded

brake servo mounting panel corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

nearside and offside chassis corroded throughout

Fail 9 May 2022 131,814 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front nearside and offside floor pan corroded

Front nearside and offside hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Rear nearside and offside out rigger corroded

brake servo mounting panel corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

nearside and offside chassis corroded throughout

Pass 3 Jun 2021 128,890 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear nearside and offside OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Fail 2 Jun 2021 128,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear nearside and offside OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2020 127,202 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 127,202 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative ON OFFSIDE (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted CORRODED AND SHARP (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

LARGE AMOUNTS OF UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,079 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 28 Apr 2016 127,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,221 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 125,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,476 miles

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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E331 VUD is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 123,763 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 E331 VUD, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E331 VUD is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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