1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F5 MUC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 72,611 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,611 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
F5 MUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 72,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F5 MUC Mileage History
- 24/01/2022118,685 mi
- 20/06/202368,336 mi-50,349 mi
- 01/10/202471,410 mi+3,074 mi
- 10/10/202471,420 mi+10 mi
- 20/03/202672,611 mi+1,191 mi
Average of roughly -11,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F5 MUC 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 (F5 MUC) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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