1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F180 DWB
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 60,094 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F180 DWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 60,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F180 DWB 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 (F180 DWB) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
F180 DWB Mileage History
- 28/06/202259,278 mi
- 30/06/202359,575 mi+297 mi
- 27/06/202459,792 mi+217 mi
- 02/07/202559,969 mi+177 mi
- 17/06/202660,094 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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