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G273 DPY

1990 Land Rover 127

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

108,921 mi
Last recorded108,921 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 DPY
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,243 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,243 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,009 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,410 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 103,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

frount hubs leeking oil o/s and nearside

Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,321 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub leacking oil not on disc

Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub leacking oil not on disc

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,638 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,336 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet wont shut correctly

n/s/f tyre wearing odd

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Fail 28 Aug 2013 102,322 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet wont shut correctly

n/s/f tyre wearing odd

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,108 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,098 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,759 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 101,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,184 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front floor has corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,340 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,618 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 83,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

O/S Mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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G273 DPY is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,440 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 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G273 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G273 DPY is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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