1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E314 HST
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 190,720 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E314 HST Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 190,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E314 HST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E314 HST) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FRONT CHASSIE CROSS ”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
E314 HST Mileage History
- 31/10/2005146,803 mi
- 12/12/2006155,495 mi+8,692 mi
- 13/12/2006155,496 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/2007159,181 mi+3,685 mi
- 11/12/2007159,181 mi
- 08/12/2008163,901 mi+4,720 mi
- 09/12/2008163,901 mi
- 03/12/2009168,595 mi+4,694 mi
- 08/12/2009168,595 mi
- 09/11/2010173,394 mi+4,799 mi
- 16/11/2010173,394 mi
- 17/03/2014117,544 mi-55,850 mi
- 25/06/2015179,120 mi+61,576 mi
- 02/07/2015179,120 mi
- 12/07/2016179,490 mi+370 mi
- 20/10/2016179,548 mi+58 mi
- 19/10/2017179,957 mi+409 mi
- 05/02/2019180,644 mi+687 mi
- 05/02/2019180,644 mi
- 06/02/2020182,515 mi+1,871 mi
- 09/02/2021184,601 mi+2,086 mi
- 28/01/2022186,161 mi+1,560 mi
- 26/01/2023187,617 mi+1,456 mi
- 24/01/2024189,016 mi+1,399 mi
- 21/01/2025190,033 mi+1,017 mi
- 04/02/2026190,718 mi+685 mi
- 16/02/2026190,720 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,164 miles per year across 27 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: 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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