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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E528 ERB

E528 ERB

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 99,969 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2496cc

E528 ERB Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
  • 99,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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E528 ERB Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202199,209 mi
  2. 14/09/202299,711 mi+502 mi
  3. 28/03/202599,961 mi+250 mi
  4. 04/04/202599,969 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E528 ERB 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E528 ERB) between September 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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