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D320 LEP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD320 LEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 172,235 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 171,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 171,114 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,060 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 168,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,364 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 162,364 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 157,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 148,280 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

inner front pads wearing low

slight pas fluid leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 148,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

inner front pads wearing low

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,376 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,767 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

both o/s/r & n/s/r rear axle wishbone mounting bolts 1 of the 3 is not in contact with nyloc

center body mounting bolts missing , both o/s & n/s

Fail 4 Sep 2015 137,767 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both o/s/r & n/s/r rear axle wishbone mounting bolts 1 of the 3 is not in contact with nyloc

center body mounting bolts missing , both o/s & n/s

Pass 12 Aug 2008 137,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 137,217 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 136,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 136,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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D320 LEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D320 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 D320 LEP registered?

D320 LEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is D320 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D320 LEP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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