MOT Status
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114,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering damper lower bush worn
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight not fitted straight (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on back axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
steering damper lower bush worn
Central Rear ball joint dust cover perishing
undersealed underneath vehicle
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to flexi hose & across axle , coated (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
front and rear diff pinion seals leaking
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Oil leak
both front swivel housing weaping slightly
front and rear diff pinion seals leaking
n/side headlamp adjuster missing
Front tyres have scrubbing inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front tyres have scrubbing inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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854 DLM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 854 DLM, 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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What year was 854 DLM registered?
854 DLM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2006.
Is 854 DLM safe to buy?
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