1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E304 HES
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/12/1987. Recorded mileage 161,723 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
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E304 HES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2025
- 161,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E304 HES Mileage History
- 07/10/2022159,644 mi
- 13/10/2023160,311 mi+667 mi
- 18/10/2024161,089 mi+778 mi
- 24/10/2024161,095 mi+6 mi
- 24/10/2025161,723 mi+628 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E304 HES 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 (E304 HES) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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