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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E787 HVH

E787 HVH

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/12/1987. Recorded mileage 160,088 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

E787 HVH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
  • 160,088 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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E787 HVH Mileage History

  1. 17/11/2022158,239 mi
  2. 11/11/2023159,501 mi+1,262 mi
  3. 08/11/2024159,995 mi+494 mi
  4. 08/11/2024159,995 mi
  5. 18/12/2025160,088 mi+93 mi

Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E787 HVH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (E787 HVH) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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