MOT Status
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153,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis....steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
o/s steering damper bush worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis....steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
o/s steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
steering damper bush worn
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper lower bush worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper lower bush worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under cab corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Slight play steering damper bush
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop shaft front fixing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 MFY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BG56 MFY, 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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BG56 MFY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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