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D366 SNC

1987 Land Rover SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover SWB51,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD366 SNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 51,662 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Hub/Brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Multiple oil leaks

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,574 miles

Oil leaks

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt fixing and realising damage

Fail 31 Mar 2022 51,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached corrosion holes on rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt fixing and realising damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front swivel slightly leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking slightly

transfer box oil seal leaking slightly(in hand brake drum)

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,339 miles

Both rear axle trailing arm bushes poor

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear metal brake pipe security could be better

Rear number plate poor

Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Pump !!! (3.5 (a))

Both rear axle trailing arm bushes poor

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear metal brake pipe security could be better

Rear number plate poor

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,926 miles

Drivers seat belt in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat belt in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,926 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner section of crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,956 miles

advise slight diesel weep around injector

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise axle losing oil /nearside rear backplate

Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise axle losing oil /nearside rear backplate

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,764 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise headlamp adjusters not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,067 miles

panhard rod bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,011 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,903 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Jun 2009 39,903 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,333 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch insecure

slight play in offside rear hub

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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D366 SNC is a 1987 Land Rover SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 51,571 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D366 SNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D366 SNC registered?

D366 SNC is a 1987 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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