Official DVLA Record

1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E317 VJO

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/11/2009
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E317 VJO Mileage History

  1. 09/11/200779,448 mi
  2. 09/11/200779,448 mi
  3. 07/11/200885,070 mi+5,622 mi
  4. 07/11/200885,070 mi

Average of roughly 5,643 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E317 VJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 07:05
MOT Analysis

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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY