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1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · F533 PGV

F533 PGV

1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 10/11/1988. Recorded mileage 185,930 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
3528cc

F533 PGV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
  • 185,930 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F533 PGV Mileage History

  1. 18/10/2022164,587 mi
  2. 15/11/2023166,806 mi+2,219 mi
  3. 20/11/2023166,867 mi+61 mi
  4. 13/11/2024179,895 mi+13,028 mi
  5. 04/12/2025185,930 mi+6,035 mi

Average of roughly 6,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F533 PGV 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 (F533 PGV) between October 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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