1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E28 TEP
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/11/1987. Recorded mileage 9,807 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2496cc
E28 TEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 9,807 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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E28 TEP Mileage History
- 30/12/2022190,992 mi
- 11/01/2024193,192 mi+2,200 mi
- 16/12/20246,390 mi-186,802 mi
- 03/02/20269,807 mi+3,417 mi
- 03/02/20269,807 mi
Average of roughly -58,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E28 TEP 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 (E28 TEP) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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