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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E707 LGR

E707 LGR

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/03/1988. Recorded mileage 165,594 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E707 LGR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
  • 165,594 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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E707 LGR Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2022164,334 mi
  2. 07/12/2022164,422 mi+88 mi
  3. 16/11/2023164,908 mi+486 mi
  4. 10/12/2024165,594 mi+686 mi
  5. 10/12/2024165,594 mi

Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E707 LGR 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 (E707 LGR) between November 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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