1988 Land Rover Defender 2.8L Diesel · E544 MWK
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.8L, diesel). First registered 05/05/1988. Recorded mileage 159,600 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2785cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E544 MWK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 159,600 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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E544 MWK Mileage History
- 10/06/2023155,537 mi
- 12/06/2024155,796 mi+259 mi
- 14/06/2024155,812 mi+16 mi
- 12/06/2025159,600 mi+3,788 mi
Average of roughly 2,025 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E544 MWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E544 MWK) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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