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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E722 OSC

E722 OSC

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 197,440 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E722 OSC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
  • 197,440 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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E722 OSC Mileage History

  1. 29/03/2023196,716 mi
  2. 30/03/2023196,716 mi
  3. 10/05/2024197,394 mi+678 mi
  4. 10/05/2024197,394 mi
  5. 27/03/2025197,440 mi+46 mi

Average of roughly 363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E722 OSC 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 (E722 OSC) between March 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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