1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F79 LTL
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 115,212 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,212 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
F79 LTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 115,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F79 LTL Mileage History
- 22/12/2021113,847 mi
- 11/09/2023114,684 mi+837 mi
- 15/09/2023114,687 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/2024115,210 mi+523 mi
- 20/09/2024115,212 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F79 LTL 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 (F79 LTL) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Body mounting fixings missing nut missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure nut loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
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