1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E918 XUA
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 277,085 km. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 277,085 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
E918 XUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 277,085 km 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
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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E918 XUA Odometer History
- 05/02/2024274,500 km
- 06/02/2024274,502 km+2 km
- 02/04/2025270,162 mi
- 14/04/2025270,164 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/2026277,085 km
Average of roughly 1,211 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E918 XUA 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 (E918 XUA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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