1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F961 DEC
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 176,032 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F961 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 176,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F961 DEC Mileage History
- 15/07/2022173,189 mi
- 20/06/2023173,513 mi+324 mi
- 15/07/2024174,413 mi+900 mi
- 11/07/2025175,559 mi+1,146 mi
- 08/07/2026176,032 mi+473 mi
Average of roughly 714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F961 DEC 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 (F961 DEC) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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