1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E432 FTF
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 165,745 km. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 165,745 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E432 FTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 165,745 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E432 FTF 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 (E432 FTF) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E432 FTF Odometer History
- 25/03/2022156,314 mi
- 11/04/2023156,736 mi+422 mi
- 12/04/2023156,736 mi
- 18/04/2024160,748 km
- 17/04/2025165,745 km+4,997 km
Average of roughly 3,079 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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