1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D988 DWP
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 212,197 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,197 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
D988 DWP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2015
- 212,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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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D988 DWP Mileage History
- 17/02/2006174,720 mi
- 17/02/2006174,720 mi
- 28/02/2007184,951 mi+10,231 mi
- 07/03/2007185,055 mi+104 mi
- 11/03/2008193,860 mi+8,805 mi
- 21/03/2008193,911 mi+51 mi
- 25/02/2009200,139 mi+6,228 mi
- 03/03/2010207,985 mi+7,846 mi
- 16/02/2015212,197 mi+4,212 mi
- 16/02/2015212,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,166 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
D988 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D988 DWP) between February 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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