1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D457 MKH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/01/1987. Recorded mileage 154,085 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
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D457 MKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 154,085 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: Average
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D457 MKH Mileage History
- 16/02/2024153,137 mi
- 17/02/2025153,531 mi+394 mi
- 21/02/2025153,531 mi
- 20/02/2026154,085 mi+554 mi
- 27/02/2026154,085 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D457 MKH 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 (D457 MKH) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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