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C543 NHJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,632 mi
Last recorded230,632 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 230,632 miles

Central Rear Bolt On Body cross Member Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor & Bulkhead Corroded

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 230,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Bolt On Body cross Member Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor & Bulkhead Corroded

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 229,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 229,217 miles

central x member corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 228,406 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 225,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 224,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 191,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crrosion bulding up underneath of body

Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,391 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 144,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 141,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 141,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 134,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 124,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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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C543 NHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C543 NHJ, 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.

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What year was C543 NHJ registered?

C543 NHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C543 NHJ safe to buy?

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