1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BAB 441L
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 147,949 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,949 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
BAB 441L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 147,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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BAB 441L Mileage History
- 14/06/2023144,642 mi
- 14/06/2024145,337 mi+695 mi
- 10/06/2025146,582 mi+1,245 mi
- 17/06/2025146,563 mi-19 mi
- 15/06/2026147,949 mi+1,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BAB 441L 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 (BAB 441L) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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