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E416 UAV

1988 Land Rover Unknown

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Unknown71,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,251 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The headlamps dipped beam images are slightly affected. They are also set at their upper limits

The steering box sector shaft/bearing is worn. The steering operation (none powered) feels heavy during operation. It appears the steering is ready for service.

Fail 11 Jun 2026 100,247 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The headlamps dipped beam images are slightly affected. They are also set at their upper limits

The steering box sector shaft/bearing is worn. The steering operation (none powered) feels heavy during operation. It appears the steering is ready for service.

Fail 12 May 2026 100,243 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated half shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output also aiming too far right (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated half shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively The steering operation (none powered) opinion feels heavy during operation. It therefore appears that the steering box requires service (2.1.1 (b) (i))

The headlamps aim at the upper limit of 0.50%, and aiming too far right.

The service brake pedal travel indicates that service is required.

Fail 5 May 2026 99,839 miles

All direction indicators not working Possible faulty switch (see also main beam operation) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also aiming too far left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch operation appears defective (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated half shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output also aiming too far right (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated half shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively The steering operation (none powered) opinion feels heavy during operation. It therefore appears that the steering box requires service (2.1.1 (b) (i))

The service brake pedal travel indicates that service is required.

Pass 6 May 2025 81,036 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 70,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,280 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 70,273 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 68,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 66,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,021 miles

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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E416 UAV is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 71,372 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 E416 UAV, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E416 UAV registered?

E416 UAV is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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