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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F148 BHA

F148 BHA

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 131,571 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F148 BHA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 131,571 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F148 BHA Mileage History

  1. 10/11/2023125,639 mi
  2. 21/10/2024128,918 mi+3,279 mi
  3. 26/10/2024128,919 mi+1 mi
  4. 18/07/2025129,109 mi+190 mi
  5. 30/01/2026131,571 mi+2,462 mi

Average of roughly 2,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F148 BHA 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 (F148 BHA) between November 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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