MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering damper mounting bushes worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
steering damper mounting bushes worn
general under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake travel high
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake travel high
Rear exhaust box corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Handbrake light doesn't illumianate
Nearside Front Play at 12 and 6o'clock Wheel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Handbrake light doesn't illumianate
Nearside Front Play at 12 and 6o'clock Wheel
Minor play in steering idler arm ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
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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A7 DCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 A7 DCD, 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 A7 DCD registered?
A7 DCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.
Is A7 DCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A7 DCD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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