1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E493 LDE
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/12/1987. Recorded mileage 98,701 miles. MOT valid until 10/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,701 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E493 LDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 98,701 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: Good
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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E493 LDE Mileage History
- 01/09/202397,453 mi
- 20/08/202497,948 mi+495 mi
- 20/08/202497,948 mi
- 11/09/202598,701 mi+753 mi
Average of roughly 615 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E493 LDE 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 (E493 LDE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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