1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F90 CYC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 120,141 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,141 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
F90 CYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 120,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F90 CYC Mileage History
- 02/05/2024115,284 mi
- 03/05/2024115,287 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/2025116,083 mi+796 mi
- 02/06/2026120,141 mi+4,058 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F90 CYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F90 CYC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear reflector missing x2 (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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