Not Sold • £12,000 - £14,000
1987 Land Rover Defender Great looking off roader with presence
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Land Rover Defender has been extensively upgraded and modified for off-road use, featuring a lengthened chassis, retrofitted engine, and various enhancements. While it presents well and includes desirable features like a winch and BBQ, it also exhibits some cosmetic wear and requires minor reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. The listing mentions some oxidisation and isolated corrosion, which is to be expected given the age. Some reconditioning is required to bring it to a higher standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
SALLDVAC7AA276086
Chassis No:
Odometer:
126,000 miles
D183HHN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Defender was originally built in 1987 and was registered in 1999 following its release from the MOD.
Given the bespoke nature of the vehicle, we are indebted to the vendor for providing us with a summary of the main features which can be viewed within the documents file, and includes: The overall effect of all the changes is impressive - this Landie certainly looks purposeful and rugged.
The tent box fitted to the roof is a nice touch (untested) as is the rear tow bar, snorkel, LED light bar, and front bull bar.
There is also a BBQ fitted in the rear for those summer evenings! Cosmetically, there is some oxidisation and isolated corrosion.
Given the age, this is to be expected to some extent.
We have bills and invoices on file for approaching £7,000 - including £1,750.80 for the chassis and £660 for the aforementioned Ifor Williams canopy presently fitted.
Perfect for ‘green laning’, this Landie has everything you need to go off roading at a price substantially lower than wh...
Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,335
Median Price (Since 2020)
£182,941
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
125,595 miles
Registration Date
1987-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 06 2025 with 125,595 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 125,037 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel tank corroded
Passed
On Jun 09 2022 with 123,473 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2021 with 118,786 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- FLOORPAN CORRODED
Passed
On Jun 24 2019 with 112,058 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- hand brake near end of travel
- unable to check passenger seat because kiddies seat
Passed
On May 11 2018 with 101,147 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- power steering belt loose rectified
Failed
On May 11 2018 with 101,147 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- power steering belt loose rectified
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 19 2017 with 96,836 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak at engine
- Oil leak slight dampness at n/s rear hub
Passed
On Dec 15 2014 with 172,192 miles
Passed
On Nov 30 2013 with 167,483 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2012 with 162,653 miles
Passed
On Oct 19 2011 with 155,887 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2010 with 150,046 kilometers
Passed
On Apr 29 2009 with 145,506 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Passed
On May 25 2007 with 140,150 kilometers
Failed
On May 05 2006 with 130,330 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Passed
On May 05 2006 with 130,330 kilometers
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