1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F595 AAG
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 154,910 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F595 AAG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2023
- 154,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F595 AAG Mileage History
- 06/12/2021153,727 mi
- 08/02/2022153,727 mi
- 27/11/2023154,910 mi+1,183 mi
Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F595 AAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F595 AAG) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F595 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F595AAG.
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
VFR750R
HONDA
VFR750F
AUSTIN
MINI
BMW
3 SERIES
FORD
SIERRA
ASTON MARTIN
ZAGATO
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
190
PORSCHE
CARRERA TARGA SPORT
BEDFORD
HONDA
CG125
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.