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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B988 EMR

B988 EMR

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1985. Recorded mileage 327,537 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2496cc

B988 EMR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 327,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B988 EMR Mileage History

  1. 01/12/2023324,083 mi
  2. 03/12/2024326,025 mi+1,942 mi
  3. 04/12/2024326,025 mi
  4. 22/12/2025327,537 mi+1,512 mi
  5. 10/02/2026327,537 mi

Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B988 EMR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1985 Land Rover Defender (B988 EMR) between December 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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