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J90 LRV

1991 Land Rover 90

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

168,876 mi
Last recorded168,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 90143,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LRV
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 168,876 miles

NSR AND OSR BRAKE DRUMS SEEM SLIGHTLY DAMP (NOT CURRENTLY LEAKING OR AFFECTING BRAKE EFFORT)

OIL LEAK (ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 168,217 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 168,217 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 167,232 miles

SMALL GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

SMALL OIL LEAK FROM FRONT DIFF SEAL AND AXLE ON N/S/F SEAL

Pass 1 Aug 2022 165,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 165,411 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 163,964 miles

front axle diff small oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 161,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front axle main seal small oil leak

small engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 159,059 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF "hockey stick bushes" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,843 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 150,263 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 150,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 147,552 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 147,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2015 147,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body to chassis mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting bracket bracket (2.4.A.3)

Battery box area corroded

Chassis has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive

NS door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF outgrigger mounting bracket has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 145,669 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 140,721 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 140,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 135,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 135,304 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 130,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 124,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 118,925 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front and rear propshaft joints worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,925 miles

front and rear propshaft joints worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 111,060 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 100,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake drum slightly damp

Pass 18 Dec 2006 107,352 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 107,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 107,344 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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J90 LRV is a 1991 Land Rover 90 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 143,454 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 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J90 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J90 LRV is a 1991 Land Rover 90, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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