LAND ROVER DEFENDER1988 · 2.5L Diesel

F280 YKA

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2494cc engine showing 164,750 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 25/11/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 164,750
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2494cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (F280 YKA) from 1988 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2022 and November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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