1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · F571 KAR
1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 84,714 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F571 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 84,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F571 KAR 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 (F571 KAR) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering column uj worn to excess (2.2.2 (c))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
F571 KAR Mileage History
- 17/06/202481,950 mi
- 27/05/202582,095 mi+145 mi
- 12/06/202582,120 mi+25 mi
- 08/06/202684,714 mi+2,594 mi
- 09/06/202684,714 mi
Average of roughly 1,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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