1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · E674 DJM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 101,620 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E674 DJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 101,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E674 DJM 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 (E674 DJM) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E674 DJM Mileage History
- 07/07/202295,294 mi
- 12/07/202397,410 mi+2,116 mi
- 18/07/202499,445 mi+2,035 mi
- 21/07/2025100,515 mi+1,070 mi
- 27/07/2026101,620 mi+1,105 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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