1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E530 XKK
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 132,993 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E530 XKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 132,993 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.
E530 XKK 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 (E530 XKK) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E530 XKK Mileage History
- 28/04/2023125,958 mi
- 28/04/2023125,958 mi
- 28/03/2024130,136 mi+4,178 mi
- 31/03/2025132,991 mi+2,855 mi
- 08/04/2025132,993 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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