1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E972 DRO
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 161,582 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E972 DRO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 161,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E972 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (E972 DRO) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
E972 DRO Mileage History
- 11/11/2022161,344 mi
- 10/01/2024161,486 mi+142 mi
- 15/05/2025161,582 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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