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D197 OUM

1987 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Unknown68,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,132 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 145,599 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 145,263 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 144,425 miles

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

all springs corroded

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,475 miles

under body parts corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 142,473 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under body parts corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 141,192 miles

exhaust minor leak gasses

oil leak at engine

oil leak rear diff

under body parts corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 137,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 153,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 153,607 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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D197 OUM is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D197 OUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D197 OUM registered?

D197 OUM is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D197 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D197 OUM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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