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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · E755 LFA

E755 LFA

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20/04/1988. Recorded mileage 204,914 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2401cc

E755 LFA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
  • 204,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E755 LFA Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2021197,523 mi
  2. 30/08/2022199,624 mi+2,101 mi
  3. 27/06/2023199,637 mi+13 mi
  4. 08/07/2024201,981 mi+2,344 mi
  5. 02/07/2025204,914 mi+2,933 mi

Average of roughly 1,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E755 LFA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (E755 LFA) between August 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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