1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D346 NRH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 178,181 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D346 NRH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 178,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D346 NRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D346 NRH) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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