1987 Land Rover Defender 2.8L Diesel · D814 CGV
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 114,548 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D814 CGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 114,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D814 CGV 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 (D814 CGV) between April 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
D814 CGV Mileage History
- 21/04/2023114,077 mi
- 21/04/2023114,077 mi
- 04/07/2024114,548 mi+471 mi
- 04/07/2024114,548 mi
Average of roughly 391 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: Below Average
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