1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D155 NKJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/1987. Recorded mileage 191,377 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2500cc
D155 NKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 191,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D155 NKJ Mileage History
- 24/02/2023185,193 mi
- 16/02/2024186,284 mi+1,091 mi
- 20/02/2024186,289 mi+5 mi
- 21/02/2025189,538 mi+3,249 mi
- 09/04/2026191,377 mi+1,839 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D155 NKJ 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 (D155 NKJ) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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