DVLA verified

MOT valid

1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER3.5L Petrol

E984 XYC

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 161,141 miles recorded, this Orange 1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER runs on Petrol with a 3528cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 28/10/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 161,141
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 3528cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (E984 XYC) from 1988 show a total of 4 MOT tests between September 2021 and October 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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