1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F371 PYH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 897,590 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 897,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2496cc
F371 PYH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F371 PYH Mileage History
- 06/03/2007872,019 mi
- 13/03/2008879,332 mi+7,313 mi
- 28/05/2009878,832 mi-500 mi
- 01/06/2009878,832 mi
- 23/09/201088,099 mi-790,733 mi
- 01/10/2011883,429 mi+795,330 mi
- 20/09/20120 mi-883,429 mi
- 20/09/20120 mi
- 02/10/2013892,650 mi+892,650 mi
- 28/11/201489,467 mi-803,183 mi
- 01/12/201489,467 mi
- 18/04/2019897,583 mi+808,116 mi
- 04/06/2019897,590 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,088 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F371 PYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F371 PYH) between February 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability”.
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