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1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · E358 WKM

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/03/2017
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E358 WKM Mileage History

  1. 05/09/2006127,322 mi
  2. 15/08/2007127,352 mi+30 mi
  3. 15/08/2007127,352 mi
  4. 15/09/2008128,494 mi+1,142 mi
  5. 16/09/2008128,494 mi
  6. 05/08/2009130,318 mi+1,824 mi
  7. 30/07/2010134,638 mi+4,320 mi
  8. 27/07/201150,277 mi-84,361 mi
  9. 27/07/201255,315 mi+5,038 mi
  10. 10/10/201359,468 mi+4,153 mi
  11. 11/10/201463,491 mi+4,023 mi
  12. 16/09/201567,804 mi+4,313 mi
  13. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:15
MOT Analysis

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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