1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E101 LDU
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 193,488 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E101 LDU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 193,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E101 LDU Mileage History
- 24/04/2006118,899 mi
- 08/05/2007131,755 mi+12,856 mi
- 08/05/2007131,755 mi
- 24/07/2008138,520 mi+6,765 mi
- 24/08/2009147,756 mi+9,236 mi
- 28/08/2009147,756 mi
- 25/08/2010152,210 mi+4,454 mi
- 24/08/2011158,900 mi+6,690 mi
- 24/08/2011158,900 mi
- 24/08/2012163,717 mi+4,817 mi
- 30/08/2013168,952 mi+5,235 mi
- 22/10/2014173,263 mi+4,311 mi
- 20/11/2015176,598 mi+3,335 mi
- 15/11/2016179,307 mi+2,709 mi
- 15/11/2017181,802 mi+2,495 mi
- 17/11/2018184,956 mi+3,154 mi
- 14/11/2019188,211 mi+3,255 mi
- 16/11/2020189,673 mi+1,462 mi
- 16/11/2021190,772 mi+1,099 mi
- 18/11/2022191,462 mi+690 mi
- 23/11/2023191,759 mi+297 mi
- 23/10/2024192,625 mi+866 mi
- 30/10/2025193,488 mi+863 mi
Average of roughly 3,822 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E101 LDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E101 LDU) between April 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”.
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