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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F137 FTV

F137 FTV

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1988. Recorded mileage 535 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2495cc

F137 FTV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 535 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F137 FTV Mileage History

  1. 22/12/202396,733 mi
  2. 04/11/2024301 mi-96,432 mi
  3. 05/11/2024302 mi+1 mi
  4. 15/10/2025533 mi+231 mi
  5. 17/10/2025535 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly -52,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F137 FTV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (F137 FTV) between December 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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