1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E493 XHB
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 152,400 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2500cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E493 XHB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 152,400 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: 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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E493 XHB Mileage History
- 07/06/2022152,400 mi
- 16/06/2022152,407 mi+7 mi
- 21/02/2024152,400 mi-7 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E493 XHB 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 (E493 XHB) between June 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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