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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E173 ACD

E173 ACD

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1987. Recorded mileage 102,393 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2495cc

E173 ACD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 102,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E173 ACD Mileage History

  1. 23/08/2022100,847 mi
  2. 11/08/2023101,488 mi+641 mi
  3. 16/08/2023101,505 mi+17 mi
  4. 08/08/2024101,926 mi+421 mi
  5. 29/07/2025102,393 mi+467 mi

Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E173 ACD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E173 ACD) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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