1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C8 TRO
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/12/1988. Recorded mileage 179,846 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,846 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
C8 TRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 179,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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C8 TRO Mileage History
- 24/01/2022134,748 mi
- 19/01/2023145,825 mi+11,077 mi
- 24/01/2024163,971 mi+18,146 mi
- 16/01/2025172,453 mi+8,482 mi
- 20/01/2026179,846 mi+7,393 mi
Average of roughly 11,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C8 TRO 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 (C8 TRO) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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