The road tax status for E505 DGS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E505 DGS?

The MOT for E505 DGS is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of E505 DGS?

The recorded mileage for E505 DGS is 62,805 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E505 DGS ULEZ compliant?

No, E505 DGS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E505 DGS

E505 DGS

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/05/1988. Recorded mileage 62,805 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 62,805 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/10/2022

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Mileage: 62,805 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2495cc

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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.

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E505 DGS Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2021
62,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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E505 DGS Mileage History

24/09/202162,793 mi
07/10/202162,805 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

E505 DGS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 15:31

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E505 DGS) between September 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2021 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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