1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D996 RAW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 116,914 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D996 RAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 116,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D996 RAW 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 (D996 RAW) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”; “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”.
D996 RAW Mileage History
- 05/04/2024103,499 mi
- 05/04/2024103,499 mi
- 25/04/2025113,045 mi+9,546 mi
- 02/07/2025113,045 mi
- 31/07/2026116,914 mi+3,869 mi
Average of roughly 5,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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