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SCR 725S

1987 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover SWB51,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 725S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 65,825 miles

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

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 8 May 2025 65,737 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x three patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 65,704 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced three separate places along rail marked yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

Offside Front hub seal leaking.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 65,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Below door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Close to front spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Near brake pedal on a pillar (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear X member close to out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes binding on severely when rotated backwards (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing very noisy when rotated but is NOT rough or has play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) rear of spring (2.4.B.4)

Nearside gearbox mount seperating

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak multiple ()

Rear Both sides, tyres side walls perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,335 miles

Front Canvas roof insecure

Nearside gearbox mount deteriated

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak multiple ()

Rear both tyres perished on side walls

Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Canvas roof insecure

Nearside gearbox mount deteriated

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak multiple ()

Rear both tyres perished on side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,075 miles

Nearside Gearbox mount rubber bonding has separated, allowing movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear both tires have perished side walls

multiple oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axel (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of 'A' pillar/bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Gearbox mount rubber bonding has separated, allowing movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear both tires have perished side walls

multiple oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,072 miles

Brake pipes covered with thick underbody coating so unable to fully assess

Front registratoion plate showing signs of deterioration although fully readable

No center seat or seatbelt fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,066 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Brake pipes covered with thick underbody coating so unable to fully assess

Front registratoion plate showing signs of deterioration although fully readable

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,120 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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SCR 725S is a 1987 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 51,571 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCR 725S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SCR 725S is a 1987 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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