1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F284 XNW
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 11,392 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2496cc
F284 XNW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 11,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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F284 XNW Mileage History
- 30/07/2009133,057 mi
- 30/11/2010134,123 mi+1,066 mi
- 10/12/2011137,773 mi+3,650 mi
- 10/12/2011137,773 mi
- 13/12/2012138,707 mi+934 mi
- 13/12/2012138,707 mi
- 30/04/202210,812 mi-127,895 mi
- 01/12/202310,880 mi+68 mi
- 08/12/202310,880 mi
- 05/03/202511,381 mi+501 mi
- 02/02/202611,392 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly -7,368 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F284 XNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F284 XNW) between July 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel pump leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired not attached to chassis (6.2.2 (c)”; “Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired not attached to chassis. (6.2.2 (”.
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