1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E723 DPL
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 199,382 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E723 DPL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 199,382 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.
E723 DPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E723 DPL) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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