1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E863 AVU
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 350,051 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 350,051 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
E863 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 350,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E863 AVU Mileage History
- 29/03/2023329,073 mi
- 09/04/2024336,007 mi+6,934 mi
- 11/04/2025342,602 mi+6,595 mi
- 08/04/2026350,048 mi+7,446 mi
- 08/04/2026350,051 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E863 AVU 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 (E863 AVU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”.
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