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R242 LVE

1998 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,557 mi
Last recorded10,557 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 9086,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LVE
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 10,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 9,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 8,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 8,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 7,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre old and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 5,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 3,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 2,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 94,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R242 LVE is a 1998 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 86,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R242 LVE, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R242 LVE registered?

R242 LVE is a 1998 Land Rover 90, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R242 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 LVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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