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F124 LAL

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,866 mi
Last recorded59,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 LAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,866 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing panel

Fail 16 Jun 2025 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipe of 2 from master cyl to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner wing panel corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,701 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 59,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,432 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/r brake pads getting low

slight play in front stabilisig arm front bush at body

Fail 23 Apr 2007 41,677 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/r brake pads getting low

slight play in front stabilising arm front bush at body

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,593 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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F124 LAL is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F124 LAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F124 LAL is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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