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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D144 DKS

D144 DKS

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/04/1987. Recorded mileage 137,104 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

D144 DKS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
  • 137,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D144 DKS Mileage History

  1. 30/03/2022134,783 mi
  2. 04/04/2022134,784 mi+1 mi
  3. 24/04/2023135,637 mi+853 mi
  4. 19/04/2024136,579 mi+942 mi
  5. 07/05/2025137,104 mi+525 mi

Average of roughly 748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D144 DKS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 May 2026, 01:11
MOT Analysis

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 (D144 DKS) between March 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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