1988 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · F633 FPW
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2023. Recorded mileage 3,552 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2286cc
F633 FPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 3,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F633 FPW Mileage History
- 07/09/2023137 km
- 06/09/2024448 mi
- 06/09/2024448 mi
- 31/07/20253,552 mi+3,104 mi
- 31/07/20253,552 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F633 FPW 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 (F633 FPW) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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 (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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