1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E861 TYD
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/09/1987. Recorded mileage 98,501 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,501 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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E861 TYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 98,501 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: Average
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E861 TYD Mileage History
- 11/10/202497,108 mi
- 23/10/202497,108 mi
- 30/10/202598,500 mi+1,392 mi
- 12/11/202598,501 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,282 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E861 TYD 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 (E861 TYD) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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