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D949 HPO

1987 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,045 mi
Last recorded45,045 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Unknown68,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 HPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,045 miles

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

Nearside Front footwell area slightly corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 40,003 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 40,003 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 44,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by left hand indicator (interaction ) (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps affected by left hand indicator lamp (interaction) (1.3.2f)

Left hand rear wheel difficult to turn backwards when off the ground

Number plate lamps interaction with left hand indicator

Signs of fluid on left hand rear brake back plate

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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D949 HPO is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D949 HPO, 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 D949 HPO registered?

D949 HPO is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D949 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D949 HPO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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