1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E717 ENJ
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 180,708 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E717 ENJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 180,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E717 ENJ 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 (E717 ENJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E717 ENJ Mileage History
- 26/03/2024179,561 mi
- 26/03/2024179,561 mi
- 11/03/2025180,119 mi+558 mi
- 11/03/2025180,119 mi
- 24/03/2026180,708 mi+589 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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