1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D345 HAJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 168,414 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D345 HAJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2019
- 168,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D345 HAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D345 HAJ) between August 2006 and January 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
D345 HAJ Mileage History
- 15/08/2006106,419 mi
- 14/08/200712,615 mi-93,804 mi
- 12/08/2008134,959 mi+122,344 mi
- 06/08/2009141,018 mi+6,059 mi
- 25/05/2011143,839 mi+2,821 mi
- 17/05/2012148,208 mi+4,369 mi
- 03/05/2013154,314 mi+6,106 mi
- 15/05/2014160,001 mi+5,687 mi
- 27/05/2014160,003 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/2015162,099 mi+2,096 mi
- 19/05/2015162,101 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/2016165,164 mi+3,063 mi
- 23/05/2016165,172 mi+8 mi
- 18/05/2017166,723 mi+1,551 mi
- 05/01/2019168,414 mi+1,691 mi
Average of roughly 5,003 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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