1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E405 SDW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/12/1987. Recorded mileage 88,328 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,328 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
E405 SDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 88,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E405 SDW Mileage History
- 08/06/202387,171 mi
- 27/06/202487,606 mi+435 mi
- 27/06/202487,606 mi
- 01/10/202588,323 mi+717 mi
- 05/11/202588,328 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E405 SDW 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 (E405 SDW) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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