1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F318 TFL
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/08/1988. Recorded mileage 117,573 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,573 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
F318 TFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 117,573 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: Average
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F318 TFL Mileage History
- 06/10/2023112,158 mi
- 30/09/2024114,556 mi+2,398 mi
- 08/10/2024114,556 mi
- 30/09/2025117,573 mi+3,017 mi
- 01/10/2025117,573 mi
Average of roughly 2,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F318 TFL 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 (F318 TFL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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