1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E755 GKS
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1987. Recorded mileage 68,037 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,037 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
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E755 GKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 68,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E755 GKS Mileage History
- 08/01/202266,834 mi
- 06/01/202367,722 mi+888 mi
- 24/02/202467,997 mi+275 mi
- 17/04/202568,037 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 368 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E755 GKS 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 (E755 GKS) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
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