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E997 DHD

1987 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,298 mi
Last recorded193,298 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 90123,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 DHD
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 193,298 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front bonnet secondary retaining device missing

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 180,428 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2019 180,421 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 176,132 miles

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

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Nov 2015 176,131 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Nov 2014 165,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 165,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,531 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outriggers corroded but not excessive

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

rear crossmember badly corroded and holed

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 164,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front outriggers corroded but not excessive

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,385 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 154,299 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 150,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,537 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2011 146,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,637 miles

osf bonnet strap broken

Fail 2 Feb 2010 142,617 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

frond prop shaft bolts loose

osf bonnet strap broken

Pass 21 Mar 2008 142,269 miles

gearbox bolts missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 142,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

gearbox bolts missing

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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E997 DHD is a 1987 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E997 DHD, 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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E997 DHD is a 1987 Land Rover 90, first registered on 25 August 1987.

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