1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E326 JST
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1988. Recorded mileage 153,116 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,116 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
E326 JST Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 153,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 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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E326 JST Mileage History
- 02/05/2009115,547 mi
- 26/11/2010128,362 mi+12,815 mi
- 29/02/2012128,641 mi+279 mi
- 10/04/2013129,613 mi+972 mi
- 26/06/2015130,098 mi+485 mi
- 29/06/2016131,725 mi+1,627 mi
- 01/07/2016131,730 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/2017144,069 mi+12,339 mi
- 19/07/2018134,474 mi-9,595 mi
- 19/08/2019135,817 mi+1,343 mi
- 27/11/2020136,300 mi+483 mi
- 12/12/2022146,589 mi+10,289 mi
- 30/08/2023148,181 mi+1,592 mi
- 06/03/2025151,420 mi+3,239 mi
- 04/03/2026153,116 mi+1,696 mi
- 04/03/2026153,116 mi
Average of roughly 2,231 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E326 JST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E326 JST) between May 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 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 (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey sticks bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear”.
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