1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D190 ENP
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/08/1987. Recorded mileage 159,943 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
D190 ENP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 159,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D190 ENP Mileage History
- 20/08/2024153,028 km
- 21/07/2025155,101 km+2,073 km
- 22/07/2025155,111 km+10 km
- 11/08/2026159,943 mi
- 14/08/2026159,943 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D190 ENP 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 (D190 ENP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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