1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · D568 AUT
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 89,500 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D568 AUT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 89,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D568 AUT 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 (D568 AUT) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
D568 AUT Mileage History
- 02/11/202288,451 mi
- 09/10/202388,742 mi+291 mi
- 16/12/202489,114 mi+372 mi
- 05/12/202589,500 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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