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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E551 UOL

E551 UOL

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/03/1988. Recorded mileage 148,581 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2495cc

E551 UOL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 148,581 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E551 UOL Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2023147,345 mi
  2. 16/07/2024147,896 mi+551 mi
  3. 18/07/2024147,919 mi+23 mi
  4. 12/08/2025148,581 mi+662 mi
  5. 12/08/2025148,581 mi

Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E551 UOL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (E551 UOL) between July 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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