MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres on 4mm
fuel filter and housing slightly corroded
slight play on both rear half shafts
slight play on offside front lower door hinge and nearside rear lower door hinge
front discs pads half worn
high level brake light not working
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
front discs pads half worn
high level brake light not working
slight engine oil leak
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Steering drag link boot split.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV56 YDJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 AV56 YDJ, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AV56 YDJ registered?
AV56 YDJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2007.
Is AV56 YDJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV56 YDJ shows 7 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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