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1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

E981 TAG

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Free vehicle summary for E981 TAG: 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER (Grey, Diesel). Mileage: 301,150. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/12/2025

Tax

No data

Mileage: 301,150
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2494cc

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Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1987, this Land Rover Defender with plate E981 TAG has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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