1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E918 DMO
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/02/1988. Recorded mileage 89,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,281 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.
E918 DMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 89,281 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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E918 DMO Mileage History
- 11/02/202287,583 mi
- 10/02/202388,286 mi+703 mi
- 14/02/202388,294 mi+8 mi
- 14/02/202488,812 mi+518 mi
- 16/04/202589,281 mi+469 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E918 DMO 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 (E918 DMO) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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