1987 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · D384 FDL
1987 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 323,213 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 323,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D384 FDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 323,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D384 FDL 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 Range Rover (D384 FDL) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering arm deformed Steering box drop arm retaining nut loose (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop and indicator (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
D384 FDL Mileage History
- 15/11/2021323,224 mi
- 06/12/2022323,248 km
- 14/02/2024323,213 km-35 km
- 26/02/2024323,213 mi
- 30/04/2025323,213 mi
Average of roughly -3 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Classic
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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