1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E788 YAO
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1987. Recorded mileage 181,998 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
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E788 YAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 181,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E788 YAO Mileage History
- 02/06/2023179,462 mi
- 27/08/2024180,509 mi+1,047 mi
- 30/08/2024180,514 mi+5 mi
- 28/08/2025181,978 mi+1,464 mi
- 24/09/2025181,998 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E788 YAO 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 (E788 YAO) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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