1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F307 DVM
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/08/1988. Recorded mileage 181,562 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,562 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
F307 DVM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 181,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F307 DVM Mileage History
- 28/06/2022175,230 mi
- 19/09/2023176,777 mi+1,547 mi
- 10/11/2025181,562 mi+4,785 mi
Average of roughly 1,878 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F307 DVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F307 DVM) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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