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80 WPE

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

68,469 mi
Last recorded68,469 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,730 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,973 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,245 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,993 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,021 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,903 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,241 miles

FRONT AND REAR DIFFS LEAKING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,728 miles

FRONT AND REAR DIFFS LEAKING

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,401 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,216 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,659 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,528 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 5,920 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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80 WPE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 80 WPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 80 WPE registered?

80 WPE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is 80 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 WPE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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