1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WDL 785
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 54,264 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2496cc
WDL 785 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 54,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WDL 785 Mileage History
- 24/06/202254,100 mi
- 15/06/202354,112 mi+12 mi
- 18/01/202554,120 mi+8 mi
- 18/01/202554,120 mi
- 07/03/202654,264 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WDL 785 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 (WDL 785) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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