1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · E271 XAO
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 78,674 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E271 XAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 78,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E271 XAO 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 (E271 XAO) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 3 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.
E271 XAO Mileage History
- 26/10/202173,939 mi
- 21/02/202374,887 mi+948 mi
- 20/10/202376,022 mi+1,135 mi
- 25/09/202476,959 mi+937 mi
- 04/09/202578,674 mi+1,715 mi
Average of roughly 1,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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