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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D543 PNT

D543 PNT

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 130,486 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

D543 PNT Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
  • 130,486 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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D543 PNT Mileage History

  1. 15/01/2026130,470 mi
  2. 05/03/2026130,478 mi+8 mi
  3. 05/03/2026130,486 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

D543 PNT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D543 PNT) between January 2026 and March 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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