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D312 PWA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

227,973 mi
Last recorded227,973 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD312 PWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 227,973 miles

Chassis has many previous repairs

Fail 17 Apr 2026 227,973 miles

Chassis has many previous repairs

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 227,963 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 217,325 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 19 Nov 2024 217,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 216,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 210,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front + rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 210,163 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted x2 (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front + rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 208,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 206,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 204,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 202,547 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 202,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 196,410 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 196,410 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,356 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 140,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 137,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 135,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 132,339 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 128,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 125,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 120,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 PWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PWA, 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.

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D312 PWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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