1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C5 CSN
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1987. Recorded mileage 129,436 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
C5 CSN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 129,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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C5 CSN Mileage History
- 25/10/2021129,422 mi
- 27/10/2021129,436 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,440 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C5 CSN 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 (C5 CSN) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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