1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E224 RKH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 119,725 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E224 RKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 119,725 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.
E224 RKH 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 (E224 RKH) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E224 RKH Mileage History
- 31/01/2023152,443 mi
- 29/09/2023118,330 mi-34,113 mi
- 13/10/2023118,351 mi+21 mi
- 29/04/2025119,712 mi+1,361 mi
- 02/05/2025119,725 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly -14,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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