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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E186 HPK

E186 HPK

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/04/1988. Recorded mileage 150,645 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E186 HPK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
  • 150,645 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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E186 HPK Mileage History

  1. 08/07/2022143,058 mi
  2. 20/11/2023148,224 mi+5,166 mi
  3. 22/11/2023148,286 mi+62 mi
  4. 28/01/2025150,645 mi+2,359 mi

Average of roughly 2,963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E186 HPK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 May 2026, 01:11
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 1988 Land Rover Defender (E186 HPK) between July 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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