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E53 NOW

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,753 mi
Last recorded177,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 NOW
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 177,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 176,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 176,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 175,511 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under lower rear bumper but not with in 30 cm corroded / holed n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

vehicle under body chassis under sealed

Pass 17 Aug 2020 174,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 173,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 173,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 172,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 170,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 170,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 168,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,668 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 162,249 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 162,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 155,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 149,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 142,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 134,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 134,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

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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E53 NOW is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E53 NOW, 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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What year was E53 NOW registered?

E53 NOW is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E53 NOW safe to buy?

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