1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E737 BTU
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 152,905 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E737 BTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 152,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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E737 BTU Mileage History
- 18/02/2022149,139 mi
- 28/04/2023150,445 mi+1,306 mi
- 09/12/2024152,905 mi+2,460 mi
- 09/12/2024152,905 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E737 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E737 BTU) between February 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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