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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · D527 XFR

D527 XFR

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1987. Recorded mileage 32,247 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
2495cc

D527 XFR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
  • 32,247 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D527 XFR Mileage History

  1. 08/06/202231,159 mi
  2. 11/07/202331,471 mi+312 mi
  3. 27/08/202431,831 mi+360 mi
  4. 28/08/202431,835 mi+4 mi
  5. 14/08/202532,247 mi+412 mi

Average of roughly 342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D527 XFR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Aug 2026, 08:00
MOT Analysis

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 (D527 XFR) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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