1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E937 KJF
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 86,273 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,273 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.
E937 KJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 86,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E937 KJF Mileage History
- 08/08/202281,467 mi
- 07/08/202382,820 mi+1,353 mi
- 05/08/202485,209 mi+2,389 mi
- 09/08/202485,209 mi
- 31/10/202586,273 mi+1,064 mi
Average of roughly 1,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E937 KJF 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 (E937 KJF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner c”.
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