1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D454 CNP
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1987. Recorded mileage 180,981 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,981 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
D454 CNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 180,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D454 CNP Mileage History
- 26/04/2024179,469 mi
- 07/05/2024179,519 mi+50 mi
- 12/05/2025180,167 mi+648 mi
- 13/05/2025180,179 mi+12 mi
- 14/05/2026180,981 mi+802 mi
Average of roughly 738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D454 CNP 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 (D454 CNP) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near e”; “Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak (1.1.14 (b))”.
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