1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D284 KNW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/01/1987. Recorded mileage 204,334 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
D284 KNW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 204,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D284 KNW Mileage History
- 15/11/2021195,959 mi
- 26/11/2021196,143 mi+184 mi
- 27/10/2023203,132 mi+6,989 mi
- 07/11/2025204,334 mi+1,202 mi
Average of roughly 2,105 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D284 KNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D284 KNW) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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