1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E701 WSB
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1987. Recorded mileage 51,044 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,044 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
E701 WSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 51,044 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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E701 WSB Mileage History
- 16/12/202249,548 mi
- 30/11/202351,044 mi+1,496 mi
- 03/12/202451,044 mi
- 11/12/202451,044 mi
- 24/11/202551,044 mi
Average of roughly 509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E701 WSB MOT History
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 (E701 WSB) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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