1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E194 LBT
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 223,834 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2498cc
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E194 LBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 223,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below Average
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E194 LBT Mileage History
- 02/10/2024220,844 mi
- 08/10/2024220,850 mi+6 mi
- 09/09/2025223,791 mi+2,941 mi
- 29/09/2025223,823 mi+32 mi
- 07/10/2025223,834 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E194 LBT MOT History
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 (E194 LBT) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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