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B7 EPA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,883 mi
Last recorded210,883 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 210,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 210,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 210,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 210,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 209,404 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 209,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 208,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 208,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 207,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 207,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 206,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 206,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 206,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 206,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 206,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 205,914 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 205,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 205,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 204,175 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 204,170 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 200,458 miles

exhaust /turbo shield insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

oil leak on nearside rear axle/hub

Fail 8 Apr 2006 200,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust /turbo shield insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

oil leak on nearside rear axle /hub

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B7 EPA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 EPA registered?

B7 EPA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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