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When is the MOT due for F203 ODL?

The MOT for F203 ODL is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F203 ODL?

The recorded mileage for F203 ODL is 212,843 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F203 ODL ULEZ compliant?

No, F203 ODL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F203 ODL

F203 ODL

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 212,843 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 212,843 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1988

Engine

2494cc

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F203 ODL Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
212,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (57 mentions)

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F203 ODL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 02:41

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F203 ODL) between April 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (57 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Steering (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 92 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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F203 ODL Mileage History

15/04/2006145,144 mi
21/04/2006145,144 mi
14/04/2008158,164 mi+13,020 mi
18/04/2008158,164 mi
05/05/2009176,020 mi+17,856 mi
07/05/2009176,035 mi+15 mi
17/06/2010177,508 mi+1,473 mi
19/06/2010177,508 mi
04/07/2011181,153 mi+3,645 mi
12/07/2011181,154 mi+1 mi
13/08/2012185,884 mi+4,730 mi
13/08/2012185,884 mi
02/05/2017190,549 mi+4,665 mi
15/05/2017190,550 mi+1 mi
02/05/2018193,807 mi+3,257 mi
14/05/2019197,043 mi+3,236 mi
18/05/2019197,044 mi+1 mi
10/11/2020202,337 mi+5,293 mi
18/11/2021205,654 mi+3,317 mi
18/11/2022206,312 mi+658 mi
01/12/2022206,317 mi+5 mi
15/12/2023208,248 mi+1,931 mi
11/01/2024208,248 mi
17/04/2025212,034 mi+3,786 mi
22/04/2025212,037 mi+3 mi
28/04/2026212,831 mi+794 mi
08/05/2026212,843 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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