1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E26 FNH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 163,088 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E26 FNH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 163,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 FNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E26 FNH) between June 2025 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
E26 FNH Mileage History
- 07/06/2025163,088 mi
- 07/06/2025163,088 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E26F Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E26FNH.
MERCEDES-BENZ
EQC 400 AMG LINE 4MATIC
BMW
325 I SPORT
MINI
COUNTRYMAN EXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC
HYUNDAI
BAYON PREMIUM T-GDI MHEV AUTO
AUDI
S4 TDI QUATTRO AUTO
NISSAN
JUKE
BMW
1 SERIES
PEUGEOT
208
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
MONDEO
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
FORD
ESCORT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.