1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · E622 DUF
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 122,563 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E622 DUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 122,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E622 DUF Mileage History
- 19/10/2022115,052 mi
- 14/03/2024117,136 mi+2,084 mi
- 18/02/2025119,768 mi+2,632 mi
- 18/02/2025119,768 mi
- 18/02/2026122,563 mi+2,795 mi
Average of roughly 2,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E622 DUF 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 (E622 DUF) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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