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G403 WNJ

1990 Land Rover 127

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 12796,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 WNJ
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,849 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steady bar on front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 40,890 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Main long axle support arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Main long axle support arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn main front arm O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,423 miles

Offside Upper fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 36,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,841 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 16,532 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,046 miles

CRACK IN O/S MIRROR GLASS

FOG SWITCH GLITCHY

HAZZARD SWITCH "RED" ILLUMINATION POOR

WASHERS ABOUT TO RUN OUT

Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,272 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 8,272 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,735 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 6,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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G403 WNJ is a 1990 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G403 WNJ, 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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G403 WNJ is a 1990 Land Rover 127, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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