1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D850 FUW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 82,176 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D850 FUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 82,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D850 FUW 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 (D850 FUW) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative only working on o/s (4.4.1 (e))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to no servo assistance (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
D850 FUW Mileage History
- 11/08/202579,599 mi
- 13/08/202579,604 mi+5 mi
- 10/08/202682,173 mi+2,569 mi
- 10/08/202682,176 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,584 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: Average
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