1987 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · 444 MFW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 115,899 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2400cc
444 MFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 115,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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444 MFW Mileage History
- 21/02/2024114,882 mi
- 17/02/2025115,054 mi+172 mi
- 18/02/2025115,054 mi
- 17/02/2026115,899 mi+845 mi
- 23/02/2026115,899 mi
Average of roughly 507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
444 MFW 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 (444 MFW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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