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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F148 NWK

F148 NWK

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1988. Recorded mileage 159,745 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F148 NWK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
  • 159,745 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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F148 NWK Mileage History

  1. 30/08/2023156,409 mi
  2. 11/09/2023156,432 mi+23 mi
  3. 15/11/2024159,708 mi+3,276 mi
  4. 22/01/2025159,745 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 2,384 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F148 NWK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F148 NWK) between August 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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