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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F991 EFM

F991 EFM

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1988. Recorded mileage 214,042 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F991 EFM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 214,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F991 EFM Mileage History

  1. 11/12/2023213,038 mi
  2. 26/11/2024213,378 mi+340 mi
  3. 04/12/2024213,381 mi+3 mi
  4. 20/11/2025214,042 mi+661 mi
  5. 25/11/2025214,042 mi

Average of roughly 513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F991 EFM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (F991 EFM) between December 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

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

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