MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear ladder fitted in front of number plate
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear ladder fitted in front of number plate
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both ends (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint " A" frame (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight oil leak from steering box
Propshaft component defective
slight oil leak from steering box
Propshaft component defective
advises given with vt30
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front propshaft u/j badly worn
o/s/f brake pipe damaged
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.
C422 NRD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C422 NRD, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C422 NRD?
You can check the full history of C422 NRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C422 NRD registered?
C422 NRD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.
Is C422 NRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for C422 NRD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C422 NRD 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 C422 NRD. 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.