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2312 VF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

235,975 mi
Last recorded235,975 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2312 VF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 235,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 217,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 195,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 179,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 159,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,973 miles

n/s/r brake pads on limit

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,872 miles

o/s/r brake caliper damp with fluid

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,958 miles

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,139 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,614 miles

both front hubs leaking oil, n/s is the worst

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,262 miles

slight play in n/s hub bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,649 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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2312 VF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 2312 VF, 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 41 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 2312 VF registered?

2312 VF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 2312 VF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2312 VF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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