1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F487 FHH
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 173,883 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
F487 FHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 173,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F487 FHH Mileage History
- 29/11/2023165,253 mi
- 18/12/2024168,683 mi+3,430 mi
- 02/01/2025168,700 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/2026173,872 mi+5,172 mi
- 20/04/2026173,883 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F487 FHH 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 (F487 FHH) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Insecurly mounted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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