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E539 NOU

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 NOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,411 miles

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

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,411 miles

cracks in all tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,212 miles

small cracks in all tyre side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,832 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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E539 NOU is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 142,226 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 E539 NOU, 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 39 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 E539 NOU registered?

E539 NOU is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E539 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 NOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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