1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D39 XAL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/06/1987. Recorded mileage 163,425 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,425 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
D39 XAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 163,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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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D39 XAL Mileage History
- 08/12/2023159,364 mi
- 08/06/2024159,510 mi+146 mi
- 01/07/2025163,425 mi+3,915 mi
- 10/07/2025163,425 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D39 XAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D39 XAL) between December 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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