1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D578 EKS
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 152,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D578 EKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 152,796 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D578 EKS Mileage History
- 02/11/2022152,235 mi
- 08/11/2022152,239 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/2023152,534 mi+295 mi
- 14/12/2023152,537 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/2025152,796 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D578 EKS 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 (D578 EKS) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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