1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F178 ACY
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 72,979 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F178 ACY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 72,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F178 ACY 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 (F178 ACY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (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: “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
F178 ACY Mileage History
- 25/09/202472,717 mi
- 25/09/202472,722 mi+5 mi
- 29/08/202572,873 mi+151 mi
- 01/09/202572,883 mi+10 mi
- 04/09/202672,979 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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