1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F973 FHH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 183,284 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,284 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
F973 FHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 183,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F973 FHH Mileage History
- 14/06/2024182,058 mi
- 15/06/2024182,058 mi
- 25/07/2025182,751 mi+693 mi
- 25/07/2025182,751 mi
- 01/07/2026183,284 mi+533 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F973 FHH 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 (F973 FHH) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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