1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E894 CTA
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/06/1988. Recorded mileage 84,249 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,249 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
E894 CTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 84,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 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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E894 CTA Mileage History
- 26/06/202381,107 mi
- 03/07/202482,240 mi+1,133 mi
- 09/07/202482,255 mi+15 mi
- 26/06/202684,233 mi+1,978 mi
- 03/07/202684,249 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E894 CTA 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 (E894 CTA) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c”; “Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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