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E5 AJL

1989 Land Rover 90

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,634 mi
Last recorded187,634 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 AJL
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 187,634 miles

Nearside Front swivel slightly leaking grease

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 181,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 178,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 172,171 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 165,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 163,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 160,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,761 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

general corrosion.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 156,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 152,248 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front hub

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

handbrake at maximum travel

slight play in steering joint

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,019 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight handbrake travel

slight leak from n/s/front tractor seal

slight leak from o/s/front half shaft seal

slight leak from o/s/rear half shaft seal

Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 141,276 miles

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)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 139,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 139,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 139,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 139,449 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front wings slightly damaged

both headlamp aims on upper limit

emissions fluctuating

indicator stalk requires attention soon

nearside front sidelight and nearside front indicator require further securing soon (1 bolt missing from both)

nearside front sidelight dim

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

rear fog light slightly discoloured and tell tale requires attention soon

Pass 28 Mar 2009 139,399 miles

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

both front wheel bearings have slight play

brakes pulling slightly to nearside (possible caliper sticking slightly)

fog light switch requires attention soon

handbrake travel on limit

ofside chassis rail slightly damaged

rear axel metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,862 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

horn none standard

Pass 20 Jul 2006 137,921 miles

part of chassis muddy

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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E5 AJL is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,863 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 E5 AJL, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E5 AJL is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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