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Land Rover 88

Black · Diesel · 1960 · 2,500 cc

MFK 248MOT history

MFK 248 is a black diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Dec 1960. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,531 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFK 248
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
31 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFK 248 was last recorded at 36,531 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2008: 30,000 miles, lower than 31,248 miles on 7 Mar 2007.
  • 14 Feb 2014: 20,000 miles, lower than 30,000 miles on 17 Dec 2012.
  • 13 May 2016: 30,000 miles, lower than 30,010 miles on 2 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,000 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,531 miles
  • 2025 – 36,000 miles
  • 2023 – 33,781 miles
  • 2020 – 30,000 miles
  • 2018 – 30,000 miles
  • 2016 – 30,000 miles
  • 2015 – 30,010 miles
  • 2014 – 20,000 miles
  • 2012 – 30,000 miles
  • 2011 – 30,000 miles
  • 2010 – 30,000 miles
  • 2009 – 30,000 miles
  • 2008 – 30,000 miles
  • 2007 – 31,248 miles
  • 2006 – 30,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront steering colum, both (U J) joints have play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,531 miles (+531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    150338549929
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering colum, both (U J) joints have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,000 miles (+2,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    193830432500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play 2 joints (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass33,781 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    316323813433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    481802556661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    806293909604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail30,000 miles11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    808939267493
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush C arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Towbar component insecure Bolt (6.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable Bushes (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear x member 7places (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass30,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    737797334873
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail30,000 miles (-10)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    751403366461
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass30,010 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    496963555136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,000 miles (-10,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    725735244032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    499922552353
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  12. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439459831318
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail30,000 miles1 dangerous9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    229810801306
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass30,000 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    314939120455
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Pass30,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    561680329190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  16. Pass30,000 miles (-1,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    374112228190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,248 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,248 miles
    Test number
    154926667037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    633531366091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MFK 248

What vehicle is registration MFK 248 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFK 248 on a black diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Dec 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MFK 248 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFK 248 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MFK 248?
The MOT on MFK 248 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFK 248 done?
MFK 248 was recorded at 36,531 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 320 miles a year.
Has MFK 248 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFK 248 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on MFK 248 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 1 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MFK 248 find?
MFK 248 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; front steering colum, both (u j) joints have play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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