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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D827 YDO

D827 YDO

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 138,205 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2500cc

D827 YDO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
  • 138,205 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D827 YDO Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2023136,420 mi
  2. 19/09/2024137,197 mi+777 mi
  3. 24/09/2024137,238 mi+41 mi
  4. 02/10/2025138,169 mi+931 mi
  5. 06/10/2025138,205 mi+36 mi

Average of roughly 901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D827 YDO 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 (D827 YDO) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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