1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E760 EGM
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 116,015 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E760 EGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 116,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E760 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 (E760 EGM) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E760 EGM Mileage History
- 21/02/2023115,714 mi
- 19/02/2024115,969 mi+255 mi
- 19/02/2024115,969 mi
- 15/02/2025116,012 mi+43 mi
- 14/02/2026116,015 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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