1987 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · D993 UOD
1987 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 79,346 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D993 UOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 79,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D993 UOD Mileage History
- 15/08/202378,475 mi
- 15/08/202378,475 mi
- 13/09/202478,855 mi+380 mi
- 19/08/202579,115 mi+260 mi
- 25/08/202679,346 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D993 UOD 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 (D993 UOD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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