1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · E358 WKM
1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 71,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3528cc
E358 WKM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2016
- 71,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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E358 WKM Mileage History
- 05/09/2006127,322 mi
- 15/08/2007127,352 mi+30 mi
- 15/08/2007127,352 mi
- 15/09/2008128,494 mi+1,142 mi
- 16/09/2008128,494 mi
- 05/08/2009130,318 mi+1,824 mi
- 30/07/2010134,638 mi+4,320 mi
- 27/07/201150,277 mi-84,361 mi
- 27/07/201255,315 mi+5,038 mi
- 10/10/201359,468 mi+4,153 mi
- 11/10/201463,491 mi+4,023 mi
- 16/09/201567,804 mi+4,313 mi
- 25/11/201671,276 mi+3,472 mi
Average of roughly -5,482 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E358 WKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E358 WKM) between September 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)”.
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