1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F966 LBL
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 100,247 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F966 LBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 100,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F966 LBL Mileage History
- 14/03/202299,432 mi
- 18/03/202399,913 mi+481 mi
- 26/03/2024100,022 mi+109 mi
- 14/03/2025100,170 mi+148 mi
- 20/03/2026100,247 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F966 LBL 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 (F966 LBL) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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