1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F141 FRJ
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1988. Recorded mileage 203,259 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,259 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
F141 FRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 203,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted 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
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F141 FRJ Mileage History
- 28/07/2022191,387 mi
- 08/08/2023195,661 mi+4,274 mi
- 05/08/2024199,049 mi+3,388 mi
- 12/08/2025201,385 mi+2,336 mi
- 12/08/2026203,259 mi+1,874 mi
Average of roughly 2,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F141 FRJ 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 (F141 FRJ) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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