1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E894 CTA
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/06/1988. Recorded mileage 82,255 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,255 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
E894 CTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 82,255 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
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E894 CTA Mileage History
- 26/11/202178,665 mi
- 23/06/202381,092 mi+2,427 mi
- 26/06/202381,107 mi+15 mi
- 03/07/202482,240 mi+1,133 mi
- 09/07/202482,255 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E894 CTA 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 (E894 CTA) between November 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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