1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E773 HES
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 115,274 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E773 HES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 115,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E773 HES Mileage History
- 28/10/2021105,877 mi
- 31/10/2022109,455 mi+3,578 mi
- 05/12/2023109,990 mi+535 mi
- 20/03/2025111,105 mi+1,115 mi
- 20/03/2026115,274 mi+4,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E773 HES 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 (E773 HES) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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