1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E782 XBH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/10/1987. Recorded mileage 151,004 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,004 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E782 XBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 151,004 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: 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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E782 XBH Mileage History
- 19/09/2022148,134 mi
- 19/09/2022148,134 mi
- 06/09/2023150,095 mi+1,961 mi
- 08/09/2023150,095 mi
- 30/05/2025151,004 mi+909 mi
Average of roughly 1,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E782 XBH 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 (E782 XBH) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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