1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C7 JJB
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 92,406 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C7 JJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 92,406 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.
C7 JJB MOT History
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 (C7 JJB) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C7 JJB Mileage History
- 23/12/202291,367 mi
- 24/01/202492,227 mi+860 mi
- 08/02/202492,294 mi+67 mi
- 14/02/202492,311 mi+17 mi
- 14/03/202592,406 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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