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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E873 DRY

E873 DRY

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/08/1987. Recorded mileage 138,036 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

E873 DRY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
  • 138,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E873 DRY Mileage History

  1. 19/10/2022131,419 mi
  2. 30/10/2023133,073 mi+1,654 mi
  3. 12/10/2024135,694 mi+2,621 mi
  4. 27/09/2025138,036 mi+2,342 mi
  5. 27/09/2025138,036 mi

Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E873 DRY 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E873 DRY) between October 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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