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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E243 AHH

E243 AHH

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/01/1988. Recorded mileage 123,721 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,721 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2495cc

E243 AHH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 123,721 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
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E243 AHH Mileage History

  1. 26/11/2022111,755 mi
  2. 04/12/2023115,128 mi+3,373 mi
  3. 09/12/2023115,165 mi+37 mi
  4. 25/11/2024118,459 mi+3,294 mi
  5. 25/11/2025123,721 mi+5,262 mi

Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E243 AHH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 20:33
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 (E243 AHH) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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