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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D871 DWP

D871 DWP

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 166,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2496cc

D871 DWP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
  • 166,054 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D871 DWP Mileage History

  1. 16/03/2022161,738 mi
  2. 08/03/2024164,940 mi+3,202 mi
  3. 29/03/2024165,001 mi+61 mi
  4. 08/05/2025166,054 mi+1,053 mi
  5. 09/05/2025166,054 mi

Average of roughly 1,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D871 DWP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 20 May 2026, 02:00
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 (D871 DWP) between March 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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