1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F527 EDV
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 193,329 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2495cc
F527 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 193,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F527 EDV Mileage History
- 08/02/2023180,605 mi
- 05/02/2024187,179 mi+6,574 mi
- 05/02/2024187,179 mi
- 11/04/2025193,319 mi+6,140 mi
- 27/05/2025193,329 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F527 EDV 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 (F527 EDV) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 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: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 joint excessively worn to axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (a))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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