1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C11 AAF
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 92,837 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 92,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C11 AAF 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 1987 Land Rover Defender (C11 AAF) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”.
C11 AAF Mileage History
- 08/07/202290,360 mi
- 02/09/202390,378 mi+18 mi
- 15/08/202490,405 mi+27 mi
- 18/09/202592,789 mi+2,384 mi
- 05/11/202592,837 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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