1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F236 DKO
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/09/1988. Recorded mileage 196,909 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
F236 DKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 196,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F236 DKO Mileage History
- 19/05/2023194,296 mi
- 12/03/2025196,909 mi+2,613 mi
- 15/03/2025196,909 mi
- 20/04/2026196,909 mi
- 10/07/2026196,909 mi
Average of roughly 831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F236 DKO 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 (F236 DKO) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”; “Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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