1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F246 CKO
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 187,975 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F246 CKO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 187,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F246 CKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F246 CKO) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
F246 CKO Mileage History
- 18/10/2006163,401 mi
- 24/08/2023177,125 mi+13,724 mi
- 24/08/2023177,130 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/2024182,290 mi+5,160 mi
- 28/08/2025185,305 mi+3,015 mi
- 04/08/2026187,971 mi+2,666 mi
- 04/08/2026187,975 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,241 miles per year across 7 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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