1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D208 FDL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 150,428 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,428 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
D208 FDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 150,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D208 FDL Mileage History
- 25/10/2021139,093 mi
- 24/10/2022139,692 mi+599 mi
- 07/11/2023140,050 mi+358 mi
- 14/10/2024143,184 mi+3,134 mi
- 28/10/2025150,428 mi+7,244 mi
Average of roughly 2,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D208 FDL 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 (D208 FDL) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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