1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D856 ELL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 247,112 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 247,112 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
D856 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
- 247,112 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D856 ELL Odometer History
- 17/11/2021243,928 mi
- 14/11/2022244,713 mi+785 mi
- 07/12/2022244,714 km
- 08/11/2023245,639 km+925 km
- 26/03/2026247,112 km+1,473 km
Average of roughly 731 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D856 ELL 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 (D856 ELL) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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