1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E505 DGS
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/05/1988. Recorded mileage 62,805 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2495cc
E505 DGS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2021
- 62,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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E505 DGS Mileage History
- 24/09/202162,793 mi
- 07/10/202162,805 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E505 DGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E505 DGS) between September 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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