1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D696 BLE
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 231,574 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D696 BLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 231,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D696 BLE 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 (D696 BLE) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
D696 BLE Mileage History
- 30/11/2022224,506 mi
- 28/11/2023230,668 mi+6,162 mi
- 28/11/2023230,696 mi+28 mi
- 16/01/2025231,559 mi+863 mi
- 11/02/2025231,574 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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