1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E821 WCM
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/05/1988. Recorded mileage 145,209 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,209 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E821 WCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 145,209 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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E821 WCM Mileage History
- 13/12/2022144,274 mi
- 13/12/2022144,274 mi
- 16/01/2024144,599 mi+325 mi
- 07/03/2025144,812 mi+213 mi
- 21/01/2026145,209 mi+397 mi
Average of roughly 301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E821 WCM 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 (E821 WCM) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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