1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E747 EGM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/12/1987. Recorded mileage 89,097 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
E747 EGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 89,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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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E747 EGM Mileage History
- 19/04/202485,723 mi
- 01/05/202485,723 mi
- 23/04/202587,691 mi+1,968 mi
- 15/04/202689,098 mi+1,407 mi
- 17/04/202689,097 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E747 EGM 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 (E747 EGM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bo”.
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