1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D443 PEJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/06/1987. Recorded mileage 161,333 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,333 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
D443 PEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 161,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D443 PEJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2023148,588 mi
- 02/10/2024153,960 mi+5,372 mi
- 25/09/2025157,798 mi+3,838 mi
- 25/09/2025157,798 mi
- 01/10/2026161,333 mi+3,535 mi
Average of roughly 4,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D443 PEJ 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 (D443 PEJ) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (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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