1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NUI 6097
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 134,481 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NUI 6097 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 134,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NUI 6097 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 (NUI 6097) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
NUI 6097 Mileage History
- 22/06/2023131,848 mi
- 22/06/2023131,848 mi
- 02/07/2024133,971 mi+2,123 mi
- 05/07/2024133,975 mi+4 mi
- 03/04/2026134,481 mi+506 mi
Average of roughly 947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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