1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F196 FFM
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 142,559 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,559 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
F196 FFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 142,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F196 FFM Mileage History
- 28/01/2022139,498 mi
- 04/04/2023141,031 mi+1,533 mi
- 04/04/2023141,031 mi
- 16/08/2024142,442 mi+1,411 mi
- 08/04/2026142,559 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F196 FFM 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 (F196 FFM) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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