1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F918 JCG
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/10/1988. Recorded mileage 210,915 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,915 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
F918 JCG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 210,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F918 JCG Mileage History
- 09/12/2022210,908 mi
- 02/09/2024210,915 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F918 JCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F918 JCG) between December 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
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