1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F316 CKU
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 136,875 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F316 CKU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 136,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F316 CKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F316 CKU) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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