MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,968 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both steering sphere's have a light misting of oil
Rear seats removed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both steering sphere's have a light misting of oil
Rear seats removed
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Both swivels weeping
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Both swivels weeping
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Both swivels weeping
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Both swivels weeping
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
All 4 tyres perished.
Oil leaks from engine area.
All 4 tyres perished.
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leaks from engine area.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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8 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 8 TLW, 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 8 TLW registered?
8 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2006.
Is 8 TLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 TLW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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