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Q551PFE

1989 Land Rover Landrover

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ551PFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,002 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff torision bar bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,101 miles

Offside front tractor joint -leaking oil and slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside front tractor joint -leaking oil and slight play

Oil around bottom of steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,008 miles

Vin plate missing

intermitant fault offside front indicator

Fail 30 Oct 2013 100,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vin plate missing

intermitant fault offside front indicator

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,102 miles

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty

slight movement in rear axle "a" frame ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2013 100,009 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty

slight movement in rear axle "a" frame ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 100,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 100,009 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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Q551PFE is a 1989 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q551PFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q551PFE registered?

Q551PFE is a 1989 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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