The road tax status for E865 SWN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E865 SWN?

The MOT for E865 SWN is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E865 SWN?

The recorded mileage for E865 SWN is 170,874 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E865 SWN ULEZ compliant?

No, E865 SWN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E865 SWN

E865 SWN

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/08/1987. Recorded mileage 170,874 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,874 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 170,874 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2496cc

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E865 SWN Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
170,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (39 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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E865 SWN Mileage History

01/08/2013158,644 mi
30/08/2013158,656 mi+12 mi
01/09/2014165,709 mi+7,053 mi
11/08/2015168,627 mi+2,918 mi
27/08/2015168,627 mi
16/08/2016168,755 mi+128 mi
17/08/2016168,755 mi
21/08/2017169,107 mi+352 mi
24/08/2017169,107 mi
24/08/2018169,428 mi+321 mi
22/08/2019169,469 mi+41 mi
27/08/2019169,469 mi
01/09/2020170,434 mi+965 mi
02/10/2020170,434 mi
03/08/2023170,445 mi+11 mi
18/08/2023170,447 mi+2 mi
29/04/2026170,874 mi+427 mi
05/05/2026170,874 mi

Average of roughly 959 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

E865 SWN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:36

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E865 SWN) between August 2013 and May 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (39 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 62 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”.

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