1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D987 VKJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 48,044 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2500cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D987 VKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 48,044 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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D987 VKJ Mileage History
- 27/07/202234,716 mi
- 02/08/202338,617 mi+3,901 mi
- 04/08/202338,683 mi+66 mi
- 06/08/202443,181 mi+4,498 mi
- 01/08/202548,044 mi+4,863 mi
Average of roughly 4,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D987 VKJ MOT History
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 (D987 VKJ) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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