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D248 UBM

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 147,558 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 147,558 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,205 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 147,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2007 147,180 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 147,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 146,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 146,907 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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D248 UBM is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 142,226 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 Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D248 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D248 UBM registered?

D248 UBM is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D248 UBM safe to buy?

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