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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E920 BFW

E920 BFW

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/08/1987. Recorded mileage 121,521 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2496cc

E920 BFW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
  • 121,521 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E920 BFW Mileage History

  1. 08/12/2021121,188 mi
  2. 16/08/2023121,373 mi+185 mi
  3. 16/08/2023121,373 mi
  4. 13/08/2024121,515 mi+142 mi
  5. 26/11/2024121,521 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E920 BFW 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 (E920 BFW) between December 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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