1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · F144 HDV
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05/10/1988. Recorded mileage 60,695 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2495cc
F144 HDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 60,695 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F144 HDV Mileage History
- 08/06/202259,789 mi
- 31/05/202359,908 mi+119 mi
- 13/05/202460,078 mi+170 mi
- 11/06/202560,492 mi+414 mi
- 29/06/202660,695 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F144 HDV 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 (F144 HDV) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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