1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F545 GHR
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 158,609 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F545 GHR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 158,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F545 GHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F545 GHR) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bush seperated. (2.”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering id”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
F545 GHR Mileage History
- 28/03/2025151,322 mi
- 01/04/2025151,342 mi+20 mi
- 06/03/2026158,609 mi+7,267 mi
Average of roughly 7,763 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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