1987 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol/gas · D396 VYJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/02/1987. Recorded mileage 190,830 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 3528cc
D396 VYJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2011
- 190,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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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D396 VYJ Mileage History
- 23/09/2005163,145 mi
- 19/09/2006170,855 mi+7,710 mi
- 26/09/2007180,219 mi+9,364 mi
- 01/10/2008185,824 mi+5,605 mi
- 14/10/2008185,873 mi+49 mi
- 23/12/2009187,903 mi+2,030 mi
- 21/01/2011190,808 mi+2,905 mi
- 31/01/2011190,830 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
D396 VYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D396 VYJ) between September 2005 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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