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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F681 ARH

F681 ARH

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 143,706 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2496cc

F681 ARH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
  • 143,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F681 ARH Mileage History

  1. 22/12/2022143,706 mi
  2. 23/12/2022143,706 mi
  3. 22/02/2024143,706 mi
  4. 25/07/2025143,706 mi
  5. 25/07/2025143,706 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F681 ARH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (F681 ARH) between December 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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