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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · F427 WEJ

F427 WEJ

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1988. Recorded mileage 169,748 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F427 WEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 169,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F427 WEJ Mileage History

  1. 20/10/2022169,195 mi
  2. 26/10/2022169,195 mi
  3. 23/01/2024169,295 mi+100 mi
  4. 07/02/2025169,380 mi+85 mi
  5. 28/01/2026169,748 mi+368 mi

Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F427 WEJ 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F427 WEJ) between October 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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