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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E996 BTA

E996 BTA

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/05/1988. Recorded mileage 171,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E996 BTA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 171,492 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E996 BTA Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2022170,359 mi
  2. 03/01/2024170,888 mi+529 mi
  3. 11/01/2024170,900 mi+12 mi
  4. 09/07/2025171,482 mi+582 mi
  5. 15/07/2025171,492 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E996 BTA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 26 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (E996 BTA) between November 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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