1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F787 AOF
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/12/1988. Recorded mileage 137,844 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2495cc
F787 AOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 137,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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F787 AOF Mileage History
- 13/10/2023134,629 mi
- 15/10/2024136,867 mi+2,238 mi
- 10/12/2024136,878 mi+11 mi
- 20/12/2024136,886 mi+8 mi
- 27/04/2026137,844 mi+958 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F787 AOF 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 (F787 AOF) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY BOX IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TIE ROD FROM O/S CHASSIS RAIL TO N/S TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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