1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E774 KDL
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/06/1988. Recorded mileage 1,723 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,723 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
E774 KDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 1,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E774 KDL Mileage History
- 27/10/20211,069 mi
- 01/11/20221,477 mi+408 mi
- 01/11/20231,630 mi+153 mi
- 21/11/20241,698 mi+68 mi
- 15/11/20251,723 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E774 KDL 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 (E774 KDL) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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