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Q45RRP

1997 Land Rover 90

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

257,913 mi
Last recorded257,913 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 90170,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ45RRP
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 257,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 251,886 miles

Offside swivel housing seal weeping

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

Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 251,881 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead lower panels completely rotted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes on axle ebd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 245,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 241,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 235,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 229,652 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 229,633 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 220,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 212,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 198,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 183,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 158,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 158,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 154,861 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both o/s n/s front G bar bushes perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 145,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 145,107 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 140,075 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 140,075 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 131,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 122,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 116,264 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Nov 2006 116,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2005 118,218 miles

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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Q45RRP is a 1997 Land Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 170,033 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 Q45RRP, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q45RRP registered?

Q45RRP is a 1997 Land Rover 90, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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