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D312 LEP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,769 mi
Last recorded103,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD312 LEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,769 miles

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded f&r

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2024 103,218 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded f&r

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,952 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,506 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor fuel leak from filler neck

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front hub slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front hub slight leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,345 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2013 158,473 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 156,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 154,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 152,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 150,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 148,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,321 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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D312 LEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 D312 LEP, 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 40 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 D312 LEP registered?

D312 LEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D312 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D312 LEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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