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E987 CPD

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 CPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 100,090 miles

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

General underside corrosion.

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 100,098 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,098 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 100,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,096 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,096 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,097 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,097 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,090 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,090 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,095 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,094 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,092 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 100,098 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,096 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 97,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 97,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 91,694 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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E987 CPD is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E987 CPD, 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 E987 CPD registered?

E987 CPD is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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