1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D928 KMU
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 157,497 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D928 KMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 157,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D928 KMU 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 (D928 KMU) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
D928 KMU Mileage History
- 09/06/2022155,653 mi
- 07/06/2023156,670 mi+1,017 mi
- 16/05/2024156,810 mi+140 mi
- 21/05/2025157,185 mi+375 mi
- 29/05/2026157,497 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 465 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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