MOT Status
ValidMileage
1,157 miBelow or 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 Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake cable insecure hand brake (1.1.15 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Inner section of rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering locking device ineffective pitman arm nut locking (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Inner section of rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stearing box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top of springs incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stearing box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
n/s headlight image poor
n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s headlight image poor
n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both h/lamp aims reset
h/brake req adjusting
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking No.2 injector (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe (7.1.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Long handbrake travel
Rear tyres starting to perish on inner sidewall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
near side seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
front axle oil leak
slight noise to power steering pump
slight weeping to power steering system
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
o/s/f track rod end has some play
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.
C43 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C43 EHY, 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 40 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 C43 EHY?
You can check the full history of C43 EHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C43 EHY registered?
C43 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C43 EHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for C43 EHY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C43 EHY 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 C43 EHY. 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.