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E540 VWU

1988 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,162 mi
Last recorded193,162 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 90115,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 VWU
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 193,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 192,647 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side tractor joint slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 191,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 191,146 miles

rear propshaft joint badly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 191,146 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear propshaft joint badly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 188,443 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 187,081 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 185,426 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 185,426 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 178,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 165,808 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 165,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear propshaft front joint has play in it.

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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E540 VWU is a 1988 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,790cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 115,022 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 E540 VWU, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E540 VWU?

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What year was E540 VWU registered?

E540 VWU is a 1988 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E540 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 VWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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