1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F356 UJX
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 16,945 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F356 UJX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2022
- 16,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F356 UJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F356 UJX) between April 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions not tested due to lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
F356 UJX Mileage History
- 14/04/2006139,798 mi
- 19/04/2006139,809 mi+11 mi
- 17/04/2007140,544 mi+735 mi
- 29/04/2008140,554 mi+10 mi
- 29/04/2008140,554 mi
- 15/04/20095,663 mi-134,891 mi
- 25/05/201010,338 mi+4,675 mi
- 25/05/201010,338 mi
- 12/02/201115,508 mi+5,170 mi
- 17/02/201115,518 mi+10 mi
- 21/05/201216,195 mi+677 mi
- 17/06/201316,767 mi+572 mi
- 18/06/201316,767 mi
- 02/06/201416,600 mi-167 mi
- 03/06/201416,600 mi
- 12/08/201516,768 mi+168 mi
- 19/08/201516,770 mi+2 mi
- 09/11/201616,910 mi+140 mi
- 17/11/201616,910 mi
- 30/03/202216,944 mi+34 mi
- 12/04/202216,945 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -7,681 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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