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E565 XYS

1987 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,563 mi
Last recorded140,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 XYS
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 140,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,438 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes very worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,324 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,065 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,899 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nsf shock absorber weaping oil

rear A frame bushes and ball joint worn

Pass 2 Jan 2019 138,892 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 138,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,968 miles

headlight switches faulty

n/s/r and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

headlight switches faulty

n/s/r and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2017 136,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Dec 2016 135,310 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 126,960 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 126,960 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe from tank was leaking replaced (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 126,955 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 126,952 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

centre exhaust box blowing

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2012 124,212 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub oil seals weaping oil

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,623 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 113,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,375 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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E565 XYS is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 E565 XYS, 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 E565 XYS registered?

E565 XYS is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is E565 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E565 XYS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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