1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E173 TRH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/12/1987. Recorded mileage 199,210 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
E173 TRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 199,210 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
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E173 TRH Mileage History
- 18/01/2024190,154 mi
- 21/01/2025195,693 mi+5,539 mi
- 03/02/2025195,699 mi+6 mi
- 29/01/2026199,208 mi+3,509 mi
- 10/02/2026199,210 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E173 TRH 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 (E173 TRH) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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