1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · E952 HTL
1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 243,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3528cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E952 HTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 243,057 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.
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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E952 HTL Mileage History
- 29/03/2023226,199 mi
- 31/03/2023226,199 mi
- 02/04/2024234,395 mi+8,196 mi
- 05/04/2024234,395 mi
- 14/04/2025243,057 mi+8,662 mi
Average of roughly 8,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E952 HTL 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 (E952 HTL) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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