1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E153 LVE
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 200,438 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E153 LVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 200,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E153 LVE 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 (E153 LVE) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 31 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
E153 LVE Mileage History
- 09/03/2022195,919 mi
- 21/02/2023196,598 mi+679 mi
- 14/03/2024197,773 mi+1,175 mi
- 07/03/2025198,791 mi+1,018 mi
- 28/04/2026200,438 mi+1,647 mi
Average of roughly 1,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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