1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E781 XVU
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 165,873 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E781 XVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 165,873 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
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E781 XVU Mileage History
- 08/06/2023165,007 mi
- 13/06/2023165,007 mi
- 30/04/2025165,570 mi+563 mi
- 09/04/2026165,873 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E781 XVU 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 (E781 XVU) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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