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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F242 SNP

F242 SNP

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/11/1988. Recorded mileage 171,063 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/04/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2496cc

F242 SNP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
  • 171,063 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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F242 SNP Mileage History

  1. 18/03/2022171,063 mi
  2. 21/03/2022171,064 mi+1 mi
  3. 12/04/2023171,063 mi-1 mi
  4. 14/04/2023171,063 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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

F242 SNP 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F242 SNP) between March 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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