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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E288 DWV

E288 DWV

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/02/1988. Recorded mileage 141,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/03/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2496cc

E288 DWV Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
  • 141,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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E288 DWV Mileage History

  1. 24/02/2023269,168 mi
  2. 04/03/2024141,336 mi-127,832 mi

Average of roughly -124,783 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E288 DWV 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.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E288 DWV) between February 2023 and March 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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