1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E416 SDW
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/03/1988. Recorded mileage 271,231 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
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E416 SDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 271,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E416 SDW Mileage History
- 19/04/2022259,026 mi
- 24/05/2024269,152 mi+10,126 mi
- 29/05/2024269,185 mi+33 mi
- 02/06/2025271,199 mi+2,014 mi
- 09/06/2025271,231 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E416 SDW MOT History
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 (E416 SDW) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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