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When is the MOT due for D970 DWP?

The MOT for D970 DWP is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of D970 DWP?

The recorded mileage for D970 DWP is 243,278 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D970 DWP ULEZ compliant?

No, D970 DWP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D970 DWP

D970 DWP

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 243,278 km. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
MOT Status: Valid until 13/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 243,278 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 243,278 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2500cc

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D970 DWP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
243,278 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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D970 DWP Odometer History

17/09/2021198,276 mi
16/09/2022211,280 mi+13,004 mi
22/09/2022211,281 km
09/10/2024223,418 km+12,137 km
15/10/2025243,278 km+19,860 km

Average of roughly 11,040 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D970 DWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 06:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D970 DWP) between September 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting A p”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle end trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by the ”.

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