1987 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · E248 BNJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 207,769 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E248 BNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 207,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E248 BNJ 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 (E248 BNJ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Upper Steering column attachment defective Attachment to body insecure. (2.2.2 (d) (i))”.
E248 BNJ Mileage History
- 05/04/2024206,312 mi
- 16/04/2025207,312 mi+1,000 mi
- 02/05/2025207,317 mi+5 mi
- 06/05/2026207,769 mi+452 mi
- 06/05/2026207,769 mi
Average of roughly 699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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