1987 Land Rover Forward Control 2.5L Diesel · A356 JPB
1987 Land Rover Forward Control (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 184,994 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FORWARD CONTROL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A356 JPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 184,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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A356 JPB Mileage History
- 22/09/2022183,125 mi
- 12/10/2023183,970 mi+845 mi
- 30/10/2023183,970 mi
- 06/11/2024184,966 mi+996 mi
- 13/05/2025184,994 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A356 JPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Forward Control (A356 JPB) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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