1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F450 DEC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/10/1988. Recorded mileage 111,193 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
F450 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 111,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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F450 DEC Mileage History
- 24/09/2022107,840 mi
- 15/12/2023109,097 mi+1,257 mi
- 06/02/2025109,363 mi+266 mi
- 07/02/2025109,369 mi+6 mi
- 13/02/2026111,193 mi+1,824 mi
Average of roughly 989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F450 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F450 DEC) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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