1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D981 ESR
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1987. Recorded mileage 198,126 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
D981 ESR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
- 198,126 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: Below Average
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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D981 ESR Mileage History
- 09/12/2022195,156 mi
- 13/12/2022195,156 mi
- 11/12/2023196,537 mi+1,381 mi
- 04/12/2024198,126 mi+1,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,495 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D981 ESR MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D981 ESR) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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