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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front flexible brake pipe bracket broken but sucure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front flexible brake pipe bracket broken
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front flexable brake pipe bracket broken
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front tractor joints leaking grease
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tractor joints leaking grease
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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AM06 AFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 1,550cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AM06 AFE, 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 AM06 AFE registered?
AM06 AFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.
Is AM06 AFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AM06 AFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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