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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E528 SVM

E528 SVM

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 78,560 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

E528 SVM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
  • 78,560 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%)
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E528 SVM Mileage History

  1. 21/11/202275,560 mi
  2. 05/12/202375,936 mi+376 mi
  3. 22/11/202476,360 mi+424 mi
  4. 09/12/202578,539 mi+2,179 mi
  5. 05/01/202678,560 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E528 SVM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (E528 SVM) between November 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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