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E726 ARC

1987 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,109 mi
Last recorded164,109 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 ARC
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 164,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 163,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 162,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 162,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 161,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 160,685 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 158,929 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 157,510 miles

VERY HEAVY CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

front number plate cracked.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 157,483 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

VERY HEAVY CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

front number plate cracked.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 157,060 miles

Oil leak both front outer suspension joints ()

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 22 Feb 2017 157,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & top of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak both front outer suspension joints ()

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2016 156,556 miles

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Feb 2016 156,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,908 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 23 Feb 2015 155,883 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 155,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long hand brake travel

slightplay in steering joints

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2013 154,288 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 154,258 miles

Inner Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,711 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 152,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak suspect sump

slight play in nearside front hub

vehicle has a water leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 148,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 145,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 144,158 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing, rear chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 144,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 139,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 135,504 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall perished and cracked

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 135,489 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished and cracked

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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E726 ARC is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E726 ARC, 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 E726 ARC registered?

E726 ARC is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E726 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E726 ARC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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