1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E741 VJW
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/05/1988. Recorded mileage 159,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,758 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E741 VJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2026
- 159,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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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E741 VJW Mileage History
- 05/03/2024159,443 mi
- 05/03/2025159,440 mi-3 mi
- 05/03/2025159,440 mi
- 06/03/2026159,758 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E741 VJW 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 (E741 VJW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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