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F54 BDW

1989 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 BDW
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 119,522 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,281 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,109 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 100,109 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 97,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,186 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,477 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,324 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 85,831 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise near side and off side lower door pillars corrosion starting

Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise near side and off side lower door pillars corrosion starting

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,704 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 74,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 70,268 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 69,715 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 69,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F54 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 F54 BDW, 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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What year was F54 BDW registered?

F54 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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