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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E617 RLJ

E617 RLJ

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/06/1988. Recorded mileage 122,705 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2496cc

E617 RLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
  • 122,705 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

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E617 RLJ Mileage History

  1. 04/07/2023117,182 mi
  2. 15/04/2024119,573 mi+2,391 mi
  3. 16/04/2024119,574 mi+1 mi
  4. 09/04/2025122,701 mi+3,127 mi
  5. 16/04/2025122,705 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E617 RLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (E617 RLJ) between July 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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