1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D898 RKJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 223,491 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D898 RKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 223,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D898 RKJ 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 (D898 RKJ) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
D898 RKJ Mileage History
- 07/06/2024221,665 mi
- 04/06/2025222,756 mi+1,091 mi
- 11/07/2025222,775 mi+19 mi
- 01/07/2026223,491 mi+716 mi
- 01/07/2026223,491 mi
Average of roughly 884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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