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E312 AYB

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,501 mi
Last recorded167,501 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 AYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 167,501 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 167,473 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 165,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 164,103 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2022 163,225 miles

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2021 162,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 161,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 161,080 miles

Underside heavily under-sealed.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,104 miles

fuel pump slight leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 160,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pump slight leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 159,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 158,255 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,158 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 154,585 miles

slight corrosion rear crossmember.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 154,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion rear crossmember.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 152,977 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 152,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 151,082 miles

slight corrosion rear cross member

Fail 9 Nov 2011 151,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,274 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f out riggers and body mounts

slight corrosion rear chassis and cross member

slight weap o/s/r hub

Pass 9 Nov 2009 146,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 146,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 143,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 143,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 140,778 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 140,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 136,971 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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E312 AYB is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 E312 AYB, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E312 AYB?

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What year was E312 AYB registered?

E312 AYB is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is E312 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E312 AYB shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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