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PAT 162W

1987 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

167,861 mi
Last recorded167,861 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Forward Control142,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 162W
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 167,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 165,154 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 162,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 160,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 159,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,658 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 154,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 151,508 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,271 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by brake hose (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear by bump stops (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 136,761 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 133,000 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,573 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 123,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 121,355 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 121,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 118,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 115,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 111,714 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 109,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 109,128 miles

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

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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PAT 162W is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAT 162W, 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 PAT 162W registered?

PAT 162W is a 1987 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is PAT 162W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 162W shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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