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E817 DTA

1990 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 90117,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE817 DTA
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 103,213 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn travel high and outer cable poor (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant rad leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock securing nut locking device missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub dust cap missing allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis hole outside prescribed areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fan belt loose

power steering belt slightly loose

Fail 31 Jan 2022 103,208 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle Panhard rod mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Very High (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported And rubbing on the body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber securing nut locking device missing

Offside Front Hub dust cap missing allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering belt loose affecting its operation

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake outer cable poor

Fail 13 Nov 2021 103,195 miles

Emissions not tested due to being smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake outer cable poor

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,756 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Corrosion to nearside front outrigger

Slight diesel leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,158 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All of them (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft rear joint worn

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Diesel leak

Rear Propshaft Rear joint severely worn and in immanent danger of colapse . DANGEROUS,

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Nuts fitted incorrectly (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,141 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,126 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear axle has oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,318 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear axle has oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 86,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,496 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2007 75,981 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2006 74,151 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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E817 DTA is a 1990 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,379 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 E817 DTA, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E817 DTA is a 1990 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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