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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E234 JTS

E234 JTS

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/03/1988. Recorded mileage 251,099 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2496cc

E234 JTS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 251,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E234 JTS Mileage History

  1. 06/07/2023243,052 mi
  2. 17/07/2023243,069 mi+17 mi
  3. 05/07/2024245,784 mi+2,715 mi
  4. 15/07/2024245,973 mi+189 mi
  5. 12/08/2025251,099 mi+5,126 mi

Average of roughly 3,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E234 JTS 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 (E234 JTS) between July 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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