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E542 ODE

1987 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

560 mi
Last recorded560 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Unknown68,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 ODE
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 552 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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E542 ODE is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,110 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E542 ODE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E542 ODE registered?

E542 ODE is a 1987 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E542 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 ODE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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