1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F36 LRD
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 191,036 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F36 LRD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 191,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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F36 LRD Mileage History
- 29/07/2025190,298 mi
- 17/07/2026191,036 mi+738 mi
Average of roughly 764 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F36 LRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F36 LRD) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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