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XYJ 525

1989 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,979 mi
Last recorded6,979 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Series 245,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 525
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 6,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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XYJ 525 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 45,846 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 Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYJ 525, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of XYJ 525?

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What year was XYJ 525 registered?

XYJ 525 is a 1989 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is XYJ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYJ 525 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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