1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E483 RPW
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/01/1988. Recorded mileage 175,746 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,746 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E483 RPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 175,746 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
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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E483 RPW Mileage History
- 09/05/2023174,124 mi
- 13/05/2024174,642 mi+518 mi
- 15/05/2024174,642 mi
- 07/05/2025175,740 mi+1,098 mi
- 09/05/2025175,746 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E483 RPW 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 (E483 RPW) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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