1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E511 JAR
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/10/1987. Recorded mileage 217,903 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2495cc
E511 JAR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 217,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
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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E511 JAR Mileage History
- 02/11/2005151,265 mi
- 02/11/2005151,265 mi
- 22/11/2006157,444 mi+6,179 mi
- 13/10/2007160,537 mi+3,093 mi
- 03/05/2012161,347 mi+810 mi
- 08/05/2013164,577 mi+3,230 mi
- 08/05/2013164,577 mi
- 14/03/2014167,662 mi+3,085 mi
- 03/03/2015180,335 mi+12,673 mi
- 25/03/2015180,902 mi+567 mi
- 02/04/2015180,921 mi+19 mi
- 26/04/2016189,044 mi+8,123 mi
- 27/04/2016189,044 mi
- 12/05/2017191,630 mi+2,586 mi
- 05/06/2018193,411 mi+1,781 mi
- 07/06/2018193,411 mi
- 14/06/2019197,354 mi+3,943 mi
- 06/10/2021200,983 mi+3,629 mi
- 14/10/2021200,986 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/2024201,298 mi+312 mi
- 28/03/2024201,312 mi+14 mi
- 21/03/2025205,003 mi+3,691 mi
- 24/03/2026217,903 mi+12,900 mi
Average of roughly 3,268 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E511 JAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E511 JAR) between November 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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