1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F516 LPD
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/08/1988. Recorded mileage 117,244 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,244 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
F516 LPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 117,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F516 LPD Mileage History
- 21/02/2023116,004 mi
- 22/02/2023116,012 mi+8 mi
- 22/02/2024118,879 mi+2,867 mi
- 29/02/2024116,687 mi-2,192 mi
- 12/03/2025117,244 mi+557 mi
Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F516 LPD 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 (F516 LPD) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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