1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E973 PWO
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/10/1987. Recorded mileage 154,706 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,706 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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E973 PWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 154,706 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
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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E973 PWO Mileage History
- 07/01/2022151,951 mi
- 01/06/2023152,723 mi+772 mi
- 07/10/2023152,729 mi+6 mi
- 17/10/2024154,074 mi+1,345 mi
- 15/11/2025154,706 mi+632 mi
Average of roughly 715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E973 PWO 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 (E973 PWO) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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