1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D984 GBX
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 112,690 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D984 GBX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2023
- 112,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D984 GBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D984 GBX) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D984 GBX Mileage History
- 21/02/2022112,641 mi
- 28/04/2023112,690 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 42 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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