1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E138 AAU
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/12/1987. Recorded mileage 97,235 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
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E138 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 97,235 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.
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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E138 AAU Mileage History
- 20/07/202397,235 mi
- 19/11/202497,235 mi
- 09/12/202497,235 mi
- 23/01/202697,235 mi
- 23/01/202697,235 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E138 AAU 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 (E138 AAU) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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