Yes, F696 CEC is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for F696 CEC?

The MOT for F696 CEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F696 CEC?

The recorded mileage for F696 CEC is 85,886 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F696 CEC ULEZ compliant?

No, F696 CEC 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

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1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F696 CEC

F696 CEC

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 85,886 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 02/09/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 85,886 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/09/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/01/2027

Mileage: 85,886 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1988
Engine: 2495cc

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F696 CEC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
85,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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F696 CEC Mileage History

24/04/202376,618 mi
27/06/202483,407 mi+6,789 mi
05/08/202483,409 mi+2 mi
26/08/202585,833 mi+2,424 mi
04/09/202585,886 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 3,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F696 CEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F696 CEC) between April 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Power steering component insecure power steering box drop arm loose on splines (2.1.5 (d) (i))”; “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reduced braking effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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