1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E870 XDY
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/01/1988. Recorded mileage 131,742 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,742 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.
E870 XDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 131,742 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: 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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E870 XDY Mileage History
- 08/06/2022125,173 mi
- 13/07/2023127,280 mi+2,107 mi
- 19/07/2024129,489 mi+2,209 mi
- 21/07/2025131,738 mi+2,249 mi
- 24/07/2025131,742 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E870 XDY 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 (E870 XDY) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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