1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E786 XBH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 159,092 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2496cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E786 XBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 159,092 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: Good
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E786 XBH Mileage History
- 10/06/2022158,287 mi
- 16/06/2023158,834 mi+547 mi
- 16/06/2023158,850 mi+16 mi
- 09/09/2024159,034 mi+184 mi
- 20/02/2026159,092 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E786 XBH 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 (E786 XBH) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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