1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F581 EVF
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 111,691 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F581 EVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 111,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F581 EVF 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 (F581 EVF) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). 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.
F581 EVF Mileage History
- 16/02/2022108,335 mi
- 09/02/2023109,731 mi+1,396 mi
- 13/02/2024110,576 mi+845 mi
- 10/02/2025110,860 mi+284 mi
- 10/02/2026111,691 mi+831 mi
Average of roughly 842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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