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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F521 NER

F521 NER

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/08/1988. Recorded mileage 172,533 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F521 NER Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
  • 172,533 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 (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F521 NER Mileage History

  1. 14/06/2022160,397 mi
  2. 13/06/2023163,432 mi+3,035 mi
  3. 13/06/2023163,432 mi
  4. 20/06/2024168,504 mi+5,072 mi
  5. 27/06/2025172,533 mi+4,029 mi

Average of roughly 3,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F521 NER MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 1988 Land Rover Defender (F521 NER) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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