1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F693 JMY
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/10/1988. Recorded mileage 37,300 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,300 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
F693 JMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 37,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F693 JMY Mileage History
- 24/11/202228,701 mi
- 04/01/202434,392 mi+5,691 mi
- 02/02/202434,419 mi+27 mi
- 16/06/202535,331 mi+912 mi
- 12/06/202637,300 mi+1,969 mi
Average of roughly 2,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F693 JMY 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 (F693 JMY) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))”.
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