MOT Status
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89,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Centre to rear exhaust mounting point corroded
Offside Rear Bump stop worn
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Bumper end missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber bushes worn
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transfer seal into hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel Filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn Diff end UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front axle seal leaking slightly
damp around fuel filter housing
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front axle seal leaking slightly
damp around fuel filter housing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 HDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BG56 HDK, 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 BG56 HDK registered?
BG56 HDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2006.
Is BG56 HDK safe to buy?
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