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F697 LAA

1989 Land Rover 90

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

172,323 mi
Last recorded172,323 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 90126,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 LAA
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 172,323 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 168,179 miles

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 168,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top rubber missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 157,440 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 157,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 148,475 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 148,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 148,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 135,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 135,355 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2013 135,239 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s hub seal leaking oil

Fail 26 Oct 2012 134,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,703 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 130,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 127,820 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 127,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

bolt missing nsf body mount

Pass 23 Oct 2009 124,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see brake pads and shoes

n/s/f body mount has bolt missing

off side front and rear hubs have oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2009 124,940 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see brake pads and shoes

n/s/f body mount has bolt missing

off side front and rear hubs have oil leaks

Fail 2 Oct 2009 124,920 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leaks...offside rear brake drum damp..advise inspect for leaks..the oil soked n/s/f brake needs immediate attention...

Pass 1 Oct 2008 123,019 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly dirty

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 123,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate slightly dirty

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 121,184 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Some steering box wear.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 121,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Some steering box wear.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,917 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres perishing

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2005 116,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 116,027 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion off side front footwell

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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F697 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover 90 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 F697 LAA, 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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F697 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover 90, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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