MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All tyres are perished and cracked
Corrosion surface under body
Front swivel joint seal leaking fluid
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Transfer box pinion seal leaking fluid
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
All tyres are perished and cracked
Corrosion surface under body
Front swivel joint seal leaking fluid
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Transfer box pinion seal leaking fluid
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in paint or underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working All indicators flash simultaneously when switch operated either left or right, rendering any pretence of an intended direction of intended travel irrelevant. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in paint or underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
5443 ED is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 5443 ED, 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 5443 ED?
You can check the full history of 5443 ED by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 5443 ED registered?
5443 ED is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1996.
Is 5443 ED safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5443 ED shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 5443 ED have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5443 ED. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.