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143,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing pourous (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.44 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp bezels corroded - O/S & N/S
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Engine oil on minimum when presented.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 75R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to centre and rear support brackets.
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BG57 EHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BG57 EHH, 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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BG57 EHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2007.
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