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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1988 · 2.5L Diesel

F978 BYD

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1988, Diesel, 2494cc) — mileage recorded at 136,318. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 19/01/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 136,318
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2494cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (F978 BYD) from 1988 show a total of 4 MOT tests between January 2022 and January 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 2 passes and 2 failures recorded. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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