1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D120 FDG
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/06/1987. Recorded mileage 135,738 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
D120 FDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 135,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D120 FDG Mileage History
- 30/06/2022126,504 mi
- 31/07/2023128,837 mi+2,333 mi
- 03/07/2024131,283 mi+2,446 mi
- 15/07/2025134,276 mi+2,993 mi
- 20/07/2026135,738 mi+1,462 mi
Average of roughly 2,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D120 FDG 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 (D120 FDG) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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