1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A9 OFR
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 142,452 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A9 OFR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 142,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 OFR MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (A9 OFR) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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