1987 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · E798 NVF
1987 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 155,702 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E798 NVF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 155,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E798 NVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E798 NVF) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
E798 NVF Mileage History
- 21/07/2006148,394 mi
- 08/08/2007150,057 mi+1,663 mi
- 05/08/2008150,917 mi+860 mi
- 10/08/2009151,667 mi+750 mi
- 11/08/2009151,668 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/2010152,443 mi+775 mi
- 10/08/2011152,708 mi+265 mi
- 16/08/2011152,770 mi+62 mi
- 17/08/2012153,224 mi+454 mi
- 18/08/2012153,225 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/2013153,453 mi+228 mi
- 12/08/2014154,103 mi+650 mi
- 30/08/2015154,463 mi+360 mi
- 24/08/2016154,546 mi+83 mi
- 24/08/2016154,546 mi
- 24/08/2017154,607 mi+61 mi
- 18/08/2018154,658 mi+51 mi
- 12/09/2018154,672 mi+14 mi
- 12/09/2018154,672 mi
- 12/09/2019155,321 mi+649 mi
- 12/09/2019155,322 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/2025155,332 mi+10 mi
- 20/03/2025155,347 mi+15 mi
- 29/03/2025155,365 mi+18 mi
- 24/07/2026155,686 mi+321 mi
- 31/07/2026155,702 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 365 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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