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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E895 CNJ

E895 CNJ

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/01/1988. Recorded mileage 268,599 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

E895 CNJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 268,599 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E895 CNJ Mileage History

  1. 15/12/2023262,248 mi
  2. 28/10/2024265,170 mi+2,922 mi
  3. 07/11/2024265,173 mi+3 mi
  4. 04/11/2025268,596 mi+3,423 mi
  5. 12/11/2025268,599 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 3,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E895 CNJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (E895 CNJ) between December 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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