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E734 KBX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,376 mi
Last recorded132,376 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 KBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 131,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 131,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 130,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2018

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2015

o,s,f stearing idilor arm ball joint has slight play

o,s,r chassis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sat nav used for speedo

Pass 24 May 2012 107,630 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2012 107,630 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,704 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 77,685 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E734 KBX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E734 KBX, 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 E734 KBX registered?

E734 KBX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E734 KBX safe to buy?

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