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1987 Land Rover Defender2.5L Diesel · D826 YDO

D826 YDO

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 204,059 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/12/2025

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Mileage: 204,059 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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Mileage History

17/12/2022195,540 mi
16/12/2023199,302 mi+3,762 mi
19/12/2023199,315 mi+13 mi
31/12/2024204,059 mi+4,744 mi
31/12/2024204,059 mi

Average of roughly 4,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04

MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (D826 YDO) from 1987 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2022 and December 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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