1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · E963 KYF
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 106,262 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E963 KYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 106,262 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: Good
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E963 KYF Mileage History
- 13/06/2023105,649 mi
- 01/07/2024105,975 mi+326 mi
- 30/06/2025105,996 mi+21 mi
- 30/06/2025105,996 mi
- 02/07/2026106,262 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E963 KYF 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 (E963 KYF) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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