1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E751 EGM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/10/1987. Recorded mileage 179,155 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,155 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
E751 EGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 179,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 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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E751 EGM Mileage History
- 14/02/2022176,630 mi
- 14/02/2023178,365 mi+1,735 mi
- 13/02/2024178,950 mi+585 mi
- 13/02/2024178,950 mi
- 07/03/2026179,155 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E751 EGM 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 (E751 EGM) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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