1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D166 DBJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1987. Recorded mileage 143,823 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
D166 DBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 143,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D166 DBJ Mileage History
- 01/09/2023143,156 mi
- 30/09/2024143,407 mi+251 mi
- 19/02/2025143,408 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/2026143,805 mi+397 mi
- 13/02/2026143,823 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D166 DBJ 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 (D166 DBJ) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))”.
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