DVLA verified

MOT valid

1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

E985 MDC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2496cc engine showing 223,961 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 12/08/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 223,961
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2496cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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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: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E985 MDC), we found 4 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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