1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D948 RYD
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 164,266 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D948 RYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 164,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D948 RYD 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 (D948 RYD) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D948 RYD Mileage History
- 22/04/2022161,642 mi
- 16/05/2023163,432 mi+1,790 mi
- 19/05/2023163,437 mi+5 mi
- 22/09/2025164,227 mi+790 mi
- 13/03/2026164,266 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 674 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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