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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E791 SEJ

E791 SEJ

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/10/1987. Recorded mileage 122,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/12/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2496cc

E791 SEJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
  • 122,665 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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E791 SEJ Mileage History

  1. 13/08/2022139,797 mi
  2. 13/08/2022139,797 mi
  3. 19/12/2023122,665 mi-17,132 mi
  4. 20/12/2023122,665 mi

Average of roughly -12,662 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E791 SEJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E791 SEJ) between August 2022 and December 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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