MOT Status
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148,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both seat belts damaged
drop arm dust cover split
oil leaks
osf brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear damper top bushes soft
slight fuel leak from tank
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
both seat belts damaged due to being shut in door locks
oil leak
rear damper top bushes worn
slight fuel leak
slight play in nsr wheel bearing
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
oil leaks
rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn
rear damper top bushes worn
slight play in nsr wheel
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
all four tyres are low on tread and going out of shape
both rear damper top bushes worn
oil leaks
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level slightly low
Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap seal damaged (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS & OS (7.1.2 (d))
Front Swivel hubs have slight leak of grease
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush - JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes split - contaminated with oil/fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket and rear joint flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel tank damp - no visible fuel leak
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to rear crossmember and attachment points to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ALL brake pipes are corroded
oil leaks
rear chassis corroded
rear trailing are bushes soft and cracking
both seat belts are damaged due to being shut in the door locks
front brake pads low and discs thin
osr brake works but poor
rear damper bushes worn
chassis,brake pipes corroded
oil leak
both seat belts are damaged
movement in the nsr lower damper bush
oil leaks
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
both seat belts are damaged
movement in the nsr lower damper bush
oil leaks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Seatbelts & buckles worn
drop arm dust cover is split
front swivel joint seals are weeping slightly
oil leaks
rear brake discs inner faces are rusty
rear damper bushes are worn
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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25 DMS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 25 DMS, 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 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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25 DMS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2006.
Is 25 DMS safe to buy?
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