1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D855 GDU
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1987. Recorded mileage 54,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,801 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D855 GDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 54,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D855 GDU Mileage History
- 17/01/202247,254 mi
- 24/01/202350,292 mi+3,038 mi
- 26/01/202350,301 mi+9 mi
- 01/02/202452,607 mi+2,306 mi
- 24/01/202554,801 mi+2,194 mi
Average of roughly 2,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D855 GDU 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 (D855 GDU) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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