1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E386 AFC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/04/1988. Recorded mileage 156,777 miles. MOT valid until 23/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
E386 AFC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 156,777 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: Excellent
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E386 AFC Mileage History
- 02/12/2021154,141 mi
- 24/12/2024154,701 mi+560 mi
- 18/12/2025156,777 mi+2,076 mi
Average of roughly 652 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E386 AFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E386 AFC) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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