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1987 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · D717 YMY

D717 YMY

1987 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1987. Recorded mileage 34,918 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
3528cc

D717 YMY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
  • 34,918 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D717 YMY Mileage History

  1. 12/01/202334,771 mi
  2. 12/01/202334,771 mi
  3. 15/01/202434,894 mi+123 mi
  4. 15/01/202534,914 mi+20 mi
  5. 20/01/202634,918 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 49 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D717 YMY 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D717 YMY) between January 2023 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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