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5443 ED

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,669 mi
Last recorded162,669 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5443 ED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 162,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,783 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 161,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 161,777 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 161,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 161,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 160,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 160,452 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 159,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in paint or underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 159,205 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 158,037 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 158,036 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 156,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 156,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 129,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 129,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 127,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 120,066 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 120,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 111,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 102,444 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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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.

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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?

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