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50 LXJ

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,248 mi
Last recorded12,248 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 LXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 12,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 11,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 10,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 9,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 9,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 8,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 7,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 5,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 4,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 2,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 1,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,475 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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50 LXJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 50 LXJ?

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What year was 50 LXJ registered?

50 LXJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is 50 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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