1987 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · E45 LBJ
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 52,227 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2395cc
E45 LBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 52,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E45 LBJ Mileage History
- 09/01/202450,928 mi
- 09/01/202450,928 mi
- 14/01/202551,702 mi+774 mi
- 15/01/202652,227 mi+525 mi
- 15/01/202652,227 mi
Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E45 LBJ 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 (E45 LBJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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