MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,696 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
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both radius arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
both rear back plates in poor condition
underside of vehicle has been waxoil not allowing full inspection
0-s & n-s rear brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded
o-s bonnet catch defective
play in rear axle top ball joint
Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box (5.2.6)
Front wheel bearing has slight play o-s & n-s front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n-s bonnet catch deffective
o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded
o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded
rear axle bump stops missing
some free play in rear axle top ball joint
Battery tray area corroded but not in prescribed area
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery tray area corroded but not in prescribed area
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise accident damage n/s/f wing and bumper
advise both front doors corroded and weak
advise both front seatbelts damaged
advise front and rear backing plates corroded
advise front axel lower spring cup brackets corroded and weak
advise slight play in top swivel pins or bearings
advise underside in an advanced state of corrosion
advise front propshaft badly worn
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
main feed brake pipe corroded
o-s rear brake stone shield
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o-s rear brake stone shield
rear propshaft uj worn
advise play in drag link end
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
advise play in drag link end
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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.
NIB 6439 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 NIB 6439, 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 NIB 6439?
You can check the full history of NIB 6439 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NIB 6439 registered?
NIB 6439 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is NIB 6439 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NIB 6439 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NIB 6439 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 NIB 6439. 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.