1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E317 VJO
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 85,070 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,070 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
E317 VJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2008
- 85,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted 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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E317 VJO Mileage History
- 09/11/200779,448 mi
- 09/11/200779,448 mi
- 07/11/200885,070 mi+5,622 mi
- 07/11/200885,070 mi
Average of roughly 5,643 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E317 VJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E317 VJO) between November 2007 and November 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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