1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E682 FBC
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 160,542 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E682 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 160,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E682 FBC 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 (E682 FBC) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
E682 FBC Mileage History
- 08/04/2022158,768 mi
- 03/05/2023159,227 mi+459 mi
- 01/05/2024159,533 mi+306 mi
- 02/05/2025159,913 mi+380 mi
- 08/05/2026160,542 mi+629 mi
Average of roughly 435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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