1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F405 AKH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 147,289 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F405 AKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 147,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F405 AKH 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 (F405 AKH) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front end (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
F405 AKH Mileage History
- 08/11/2021146,996 mi
- 08/11/2021146,996 mi
- 07/11/2022147,188 mi+192 mi
- 31/03/2023147,204 mi+16 mi
- 03/09/2025147,289 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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