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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E651 WBW

E651 WBW

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/09/1987. Recorded mileage 172,062 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

E651 WBW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
  • 172,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E651 WBW Mileage History

  1. 10/05/2023168,719 mi
  2. 22/05/2024170,240 mi+1,521 mi
  3. 21/05/2025172,043 mi+1,803 mi
  4. 03/07/2025172,062 mi+19 mi
  5. 03/07/2025172,062 mi

Average of roughly 1,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E651 WBW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (E651 WBW) between May 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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