1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F565 CEC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 115,872 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,872 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
F565 CEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 115,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F565 CEC Mileage History
- 05/07/2023111,021 mi
- 04/07/2024113,262 mi+2,241 mi
- 04/07/2024113,262 mi
- 09/07/2025114,806 mi+1,544 mi
- 07/07/2026115,872 mi+1,066 mi
Average of roughly 1,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F565 CEC 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 (F565 CEC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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