1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D5 GJE
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 179 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D5 GJE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 179 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.
D5 GJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (D5 GJE) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D5 GJE Mileage History
- 09/12/202236 mi
- 02/05/2025146 mi+110 mi
- 14/05/2025179 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 3 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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