1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D316 AVV
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1987. Recorded mileage 120,967 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,967 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
D316 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 120,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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D316 AVV Mileage History
- 15/02/2024119,868 mi
- 27/02/2024119,874 mi+6 mi
- 19/07/2025120,292 mi+418 mi
- 19/07/2025120,292 mi
- 21/07/2026120,967 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D316 AVV 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 (D316 AVV) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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