1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E410 ATW
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 156,641 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,641 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
E410 ATW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2016
- 156,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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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E410 ATW Mileage History
- 07/02/2006213,124 mi
- 06/02/2007219,402 mi+6,278 mi
- 08/02/2008227,265 mi+7,863 mi
- 09/02/2009232,068 mi+4,803 mi
- 05/02/2010128,056 mi-104,012 mi
- 07/02/2011143,071 mi+15,015 mi
- 07/02/2011143,071 mi
- 10/02/2012147,054 mi+3,983 mi
- 12/02/2013148,608 mi+1,554 mi
- 12/02/2013148,608 mi
- 11/02/2014152,717 mi+4,109 mi
- 22/02/2014152,772 mi+55 mi
- 12/02/2015155,027 mi+2,255 mi
- 19/02/2015155,164 mi+137 mi
- 01/04/2016156,641 mi+1,477 mi
- 01/04/2016156,641 mi
Average of roughly -5,567 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E410 ATW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E410 ATW) between February 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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