1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D37 GFL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/06/1987. Recorded mileage 179,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,472 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
D37 GFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2024
- 179,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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D37 GFL Mileage History
- 26/10/2021176,490 mi
- 05/11/2021176,501 mi+11 mi
- 02/11/2022179,389 mi+2,888 mi
- 23/12/2024179,459 mi+70 mi
- 24/12/2024179,472 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D37 GFL 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 (D37 GFL) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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