1987 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D440 HCL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1987. Recorded mileage 131,432 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2395cc
D440 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 131,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D440 HCL Mileage History
- 13/07/2023128,100 mi
- 25/06/2024129,403 mi+1,303 mi
- 30/06/2025130,442 mi+1,039 mi
- 30/06/2026131,423 mi+981 mi
- 02/07/2026131,432 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D440 HCL 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 (D440 HCL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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