1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · E333 DWV
1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 103,907 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E333 DWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 103,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E333 DWV 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 (E333 DWV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
E333 DWV Mileage History
- 25/04/2023102,378 mi
- 23/04/2024102,883 mi+505 mi
- 10/04/2025103,477 mi+594 mi
- 08/04/2026103,907 mi+430 mi
- 13/04/2026103,907 mi
Average of roughly 515 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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