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D250 FBD

1987 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,657 mi
Last recorded203,657 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Pick Up95,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 203,657 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both front swivel joint's leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2024 195,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 195,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 189,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight seepage from both front swivel joints

Fail 29 Aug 2023 189,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight seepage from both front swivel joints

Pass 20 Sep 2022 179,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front swivel joints seeping

Fail 17 Sep 2022 179,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front swivel joints seeping

Pass 19 Aug 2021 171,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 151,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 150,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 149,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 148,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 147,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 146,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 144,282 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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D250 FBD is a 1987 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 95,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D250 FBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D250 FBD registered?

D250 FBD is a 1987 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D250 FBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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