1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D514 XHD
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 57,475 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2011.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D514 XHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2010
- 57,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D514 XHD Mileage History
- 29/06/200792,970 mi
- 05/09/200899,561 mi+6,591 mi
- 05/09/200899,561 mi
- 27/11/201057,475 mi-42,086 mi
Average of roughly -10,398 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D514 XHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D514 XHD) between June 2007 and November 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2010 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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