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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E648 MAB

E648 MAB

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 135,362 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E648 MAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
  • 135,362 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
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E648 MAB Mileage History

  1. 23/01/2024132,593 mi
  2. 02/02/2024132,605 mi+12 mi
  3. 06/02/2025133,951 mi+1,346 mi
  4. 23/02/2026135,350 mi+1,399 mi
  5. 02/03/2026135,362 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 1,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E648 MAB 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 (E648 MAB) between January 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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