1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F371 ELG
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 65,858 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F371 ELG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 65,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F371 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F371 ELG) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
F371 ELG Mileage History
- 28/05/202262,289 mi
- 31/05/202363,136 mi+847 mi
- 26/07/202464,915 mi+1,779 mi
- 29/07/202565,858 mi+943 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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