1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E520 ONH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1988. Recorded mileage 176,605 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
E520 ONH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2012
- 176,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E520 ONH Mileage History
- 06/09/2006160,094 mi
- 08/09/2006160,094 mi
- 04/09/2007163,554 mi+3,460 mi
- 10/09/2007163,578 mi+24 mi
- 24/09/2008166,365 mi+2,787 mi
- 19/09/2009168,880 mi+2,515 mi
- 28/09/2010171,156 mi+2,276 mi
- 28/09/2011174,589 mi+3,433 mi
- 30/09/2011174,589 mi
- 04/07/2012176,605 mi+2,016 mi
- 06/07/2012176,605 mi
Average of roughly 2,831 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E520 ONH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E520 ONH) between September 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 and too far to the right. (1.8)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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