1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D766 OOP
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/03/1987. Recorded mileage 216,518 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,518 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
D766 OOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 216,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D766 OOP Mileage History
- 09/12/2022215,026 mi
- 10/01/2024216,369 mi+1,343 mi
- 10/01/2024216,369 mi
- 31/01/2025216,433 mi+64 mi
- 15/07/2026216,518 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D766 OOP 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 (D766 OOP) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working both front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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