1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E976 CGJ
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 173,376 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E976 CGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 173,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E976 CGJ 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 (E976 CGJ) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
E976 CGJ Mileage History
- 14/06/2022161,519 mi
- 13/04/2023162,548 mi+1,029 mi
- 02/04/2024163,398 mi+850 mi
- 09/04/2025168,692 mi+5,294 mi
- 24/04/2026173,376 mi+4,684 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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