1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E993 CVH
1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 165,382 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E993 CVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 165,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E993 CVH 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 (E993 CVH) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bearing swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E993 CVH Mileage History
- 15/07/2023158,483 mi
- 11/09/2024160,668 mi+2,185 mi
- 08/09/2025163,119 mi+2,451 mi
- 27/09/2025163,123 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2026165,382 mi+2,259 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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