1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D305 EYW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 86,387 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D305 EYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 86,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D305 EYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D305 EYW) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
D305 EYW Mileage History
- 04/05/202283,030 mi
- 12/07/202384,553 mi+1,523 mi
- 23/08/202485,991 mi+1,438 mi
- 09/10/202586,387 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 978 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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