MOT Status
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139,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Age related rusting under vehicle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed and corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front inner brake pipes cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
advise waxoyl chassis
inner face on both rear discs rusty
exhaust centre and rear corroded at joints
headlamp securing trims corroded
Exhaust corroded at rear joint
Exhaust corroded at rear joint
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component insecure filter housing corroded and insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Some chassis corrosion
brake disc contaminated by grease swivel spheres corroded and seals leaking at n/s and o/s front (3.5.1h)
signs of corrosion to vehicle underside
various leaks under vehicle
leak at n/s front swivel housing
steel brake pipes slightly corroded
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
leak at both front swivel housings
steel brake pipes slightly corroded
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front axle pinion seal leaking
rear axle pinion seal leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BFD 824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BFD 824, 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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BFD 824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.
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