1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D276 USM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1987. Recorded mileage 179,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
D276 USM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 179,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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D276 USM Mileage History
- 25/11/2022167,587 mi
- 06/12/2022167,589 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2024170,929 mi+3,340 mi
- 18/03/2024170,929 mi
- 17/03/2025179,186 mi+8,257 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D276 USM 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 (D276 USM) between November 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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