1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E974 PSD
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/11/1987. Recorded mileage 142,070 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
E974 PSD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 142,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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E974 PSD Mileage History
- 02/09/2006117,526 mi
- 08/09/2007119,217 mi+1,691 mi
- 01/02/2010114,564 mi-4,653 mi
- 27/01/201111,603 mi-102,961 mi
- 29/01/2011116,982 mi+105,379 mi
- 31/01/2012118,472 mi+1,490 mi
- 29/01/2013120,105 mi+1,633 mi
- 29/01/2013120,105 mi
- 25/01/2014122,298 mi+2,193 mi
- 17/01/2015125,518 mi+3,220 mi
- 28/01/2016128,848 mi+3,330 mi
- 30/01/2017132,278 mi+3,430 mi
- 31/01/2018135,199 mi+2,921 mi
- 29/01/2019137,224 mi+2,025 mi
- 31/01/2020138,599 mi+1,375 mi
- 31/01/2020138,599 mi
- 25/01/2021139,528 mi+929 mi
- 08/01/2022139,948 mi+420 mi
- 28/01/2023140,579 mi+631 mi
- 27/01/2024141,620 mi+1,041 mi
- 27/01/2024141,620 mi
- 11/01/2025142,060 mi+440 mi
- 19/01/2026142,070 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E974 PSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E974 PSD) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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