1988 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · F972 FHH
1988 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 49,911 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F972 FHH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 49,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F972 FHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F972 FHH) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
F972 FHH Mileage History
- 05/05/202248,590 mi
- 10/05/202349,453 mi+863 mi
- 22/05/202449,911 mi+458 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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