1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E597 OEG
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 133,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,415 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E597 OEG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 133,415 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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E597 OEG Mileage History
- 31/05/2022130,671 mi
- 08/06/2023131,796 mi+1,125 mi
- 09/08/2024133,402 mi+1,606 mi
- 28/08/2024133,415 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E597 OEG 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 (E597 OEG) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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