1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D408 JMK
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1987. Recorded mileage 69,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,934 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
D408 JMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 69,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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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D408 JMK Mileage History
- 12/09/202468,709 mi
- 13/09/202468,710 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/202569,934 mi+1,224 mi
- 25/09/202569,934 mi
- 29/09/202569,934 mi
Average of roughly 1,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D408 JMK 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 (D408 JMK) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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