1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F23 OHY
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 59,106 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F23 OHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 59,106 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.
F23 OHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F23 OHY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 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 2 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.
F23 OHY Mileage History
- 18/10/202254,946 mi
- 26/10/202356,097 mi+1,151 mi
- 24/10/202457,013 mi+916 mi
- 16/10/202559,106 mi+2,093 mi
Average of roughly 1,389 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F23O Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F23OHY.
PIAGGIO
VESPA GTS 300 SUPERSPORT ABS
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND CRD A
MERCEDES-BENZ
S-Class
RENAULT
MEGANE
VAUXHALL
CORSA
JAGUAR
XF SPORT AWD AUTO
LOTUS
ESPRIT
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER T28 HIGHLINE TDI
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
FIESTA
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.