1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E837 YHR
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 107,235 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,235 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.
E837 YHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 107,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E837 YHR Mileage History
- 23/06/2023106,206 mi
- 20/06/2024106,696 mi+490 mi
- 20/06/2024106,703 mi+7 mi
- 20/06/2025107,232 mi+529 mi
- 20/06/2025107,235 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E837 YHR 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 (E837 YHR) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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