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When is the MOT due for F597 ESU?

The MOT for F597 ESU is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F597 ESU?

The recorded mileage for F597 ESU is 108,523 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F597 ESU ULEZ compliant?

No, F597 ESU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F597 ESU

F597 ESU

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1988. Recorded mileage 108,523 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 108,523 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 28/04/2027

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Mileage: 108,523 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2495cc

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F597 ESU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
108,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F597 ESU Mileage History

25/10/202198,853 mi
27/10/2022102,786 mi+3,933 mi
12/04/2024106,361 mi+3,575 mi
16/04/2025107,665 mi+1,304 mi
30/04/2026108,523 mi+858 mi

Average of roughly 2,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F597 ESU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 17:17

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F597 ESU) between October 2021 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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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