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A12 LDT

1988 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 110,941 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ALL AROUND

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Jun 2023 110,933 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 110,933 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,645 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak onto brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2021 110,358 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2021 110,358 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,152 miles

brake discs corroded

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 May 2019 109,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,714 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,996 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,990 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine crankshaft pulley not secure

Pass 1 Aug 2009 91,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air filter assembly loose

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front footwell rusted

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air filter assembly loose

nearside front footwell corroded

oil leak gearbox

oil leak rear axle

power steering pipe rusty

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 84,876 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 84,875 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

front number plate broken and discoloured

o/s/r tyre flat

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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A12 LDT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 A12 LDT, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 LDT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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