1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F136 NWK
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 115,466 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,466 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
F136 NWK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 115,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F136 NWK Mileage History
- 04/07/2006112,358 mi
- 16/06/2023113,075 mi+717 mi
- 13/06/2024113,712 mi+637 mi
- 17/06/2024113,718 mi+6 mi
- 17/06/2025114,756 mi+1,038 mi
- 08/06/2026115,466 mi+710 mi
Average of roughly 156 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
F136 NWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F136 NWK) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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