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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E842 MBX

E842 MBX

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/04/1988. Recorded mileage 104,450 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E842 MBX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 104,450 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E842 MBX Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202294,636 mi
  2. 17/10/202398,102 mi+3,466 mi
  3. 12/11/202499,676 mi+1,574 mi
  4. 12/11/2025104,450 mi+4,774 mi
  5. 12/11/2025104,450 mi

Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E842 MBX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (E842 MBX) between September 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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