1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E198 XFJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/10/1987. Recorded mileage 159,015 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,015 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E198 XFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 159,015 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: Below 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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E198 XFJ Mileage History
- 20/07/2023153,466 mi
- 10/07/2024155,741 mi+2,275 mi
- 19/07/2024155,755 mi+14 mi
- 21/07/2025159,000 mi+3,245 mi
- 25/07/2025159,015 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E198 XFJ 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 (E198 XFJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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