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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E673 DBL

E673 DBL

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1987. Recorded mileage 112,683 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

E673 DBL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 112,683 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E673 DBL Mileage History

  1. 13/06/2023112,339 mi
  2. 14/06/2023112,339 mi
  3. 12/06/2024112,375 mi+36 mi
  4. 14/06/2024112,385 mi+10 mi
  5. 26/06/2025112,683 mi+298 mi

Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E673 DBL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (E673 DBL) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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