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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E996 OLJ

E996 OLJ

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1988. Recorded mileage 139,626 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E996 OLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 139,626 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E996 OLJ Mileage History

  1. 14/12/2021132,902 mi
  2. 22/11/2023133,060 mi+158 mi
  3. 26/10/2024135,416 mi+2,356 mi
  4. 04/02/2026136,912 mi+1,496 mi
  5. 12/02/2026139,626 mi+2,714 mi

Average of roughly 1,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E996 OLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 OLJ) between December 2021 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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