1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D465 XFW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/04/1987. Recorded mileage 88,180 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,180 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
D465 XFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 88,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D465 XFW Mileage History
- 09/11/202286,698 mi
- 03/01/202487,340 mi+642 mi
- 03/01/202487,340 mi
- 10/01/202587,880 mi+540 mi
- 20/01/202688,180 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D465 XFW 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 (D465 XFW) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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