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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WEL 111E

WEL 111E

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 173,299 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

WEL 111E Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
  • 173,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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WEL 111E Mileage History

  1. 08/03/2022154,719 mi
  2. 03/03/2023160,530 mi+5,811 mi
  3. 04/03/2024165,623 mi+5,093 mi
  4. 26/02/2025169,709 mi+4,086 mi
  5. 24/02/2026173,299 mi+3,590 mi

Average of roughly 4,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WEL 111E MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (WEL 111E) between March 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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