1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E717 ENJ
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 180,708 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,708 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
E717 ENJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 180,708 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: Good
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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E717 ENJ Mileage History
- 26/03/2024179,561 mi
- 26/03/2024179,561 mi
- 11/03/2025180,119 mi+558 mi
- 11/03/2025180,119 mi
- 24/03/2026180,708 mi+589 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E717 ENJ 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 (E717 ENJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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