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66,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint on arm from steering box has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle/all components covered in underseal.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear cross member is corroded.
Rear exhaust joint is corroded.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front tyre is perished.
Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the outer side wall and in the tread.
Rear cross member is corroded.
Rear exhaust joint is corroded.
Both rear tyres are slightly perished.
Nearside front tyre is perished.
Rear cross member is slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside front ball socket seal leaking
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front door step area corrosion starting
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front door step area corrosion starting
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
loose cover on engine
minor oil leak from front swivels
minor oil leak from rear differentual
rear brake unions starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
loose cover on engine
minor oil leak from front swivels
minor oil leak from rear differentual
rear brake unions starting to corrode
front to rear brake pipes have some areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside front hub swivel has a slight oil leak
offside front tyre inner side wall has damage but not visible cords
offside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight movement in it
rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes have some areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside front hub swivel has a slight oil leak
offside front tyre inner side wall has damage but not visible cords
offside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight movement in it
rear exhaust joint corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inside edge.
Rear exhaust joint corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inside edge.
Rear exhaust joint corroded.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inner side wall.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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BF56 TSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BF56 TSX, 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 BF56 TSX registered?
BF56 TSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2006.
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