1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E428 XRM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1987. Recorded mileage 204,286 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
E428 XRM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 204,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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E428 XRM Mileage History
- 28/01/2025203,401 mi
- 28/01/2025203,401 mi
- 23/02/2026204,286 mi+885 mi
Average of roughly 826 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E428 XRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E428 XRM) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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