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E651 WBW

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,062 mi
Last recorded172,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 WBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 172,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind on parking brake

Fail 3 Jul 2025 172,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind on parking brake

Fail 21 May 2025 172,043 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tube mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear mounts on axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 170,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 168,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,572 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 164,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 164,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 163,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 163,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 160,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 157,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 104,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 134,964 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,964 miles

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2005 134,942 miles

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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E651 WBW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E651 WBW, 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 E651 WBW registered?

E651 WBW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E651 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E651 WBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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