1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E321 JBL
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1988. Recorded mileage 171,607 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2495cc
E321 JBL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 171,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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E321 JBL Mileage History
- 11/05/2006107,440 mi
- 10/05/2007113,944 mi+6,504 mi
- 30/04/2008121,601 mi+7,657 mi
- 13/05/2009130,658 mi+9,057 mi
- 10/05/2010144,441 mi+13,783 mi
- 08/07/2011149,691 mi+5,250 mi
- 08/07/2011149,691 mi
- 07/07/2012151,492 mi+1,801 mi
- 05/07/2013158,992 mi+7,500 mi
- 30/07/2014163,643 mi+4,651 mi
- 30/07/2014163,648 mi+5 mi
- 23/07/2015164,412 mi+764 mi
- 31/08/2016165,107 mi+695 mi
- 14/09/2016165,114 mi+7 mi
- 22/08/2018167,287 mi+2,173 mi
- 25/07/2019168,286 mi+999 mi
- 02/08/2019168,293 mi+7 mi
- 26/08/2020169,206 mi+913 mi
- 30/07/2021169,607 mi+401 mi
- 13/08/2022170,383 mi+776 mi
- 12/08/2023171,072 mi+689 mi
- 31/10/2024171,397 mi+325 mi
- 09/12/2025171,607 mi+210 mi
Average of roughly 3,277 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E321 JBL 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 (E321 JBL) between May 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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