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51,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded N/s and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front swivel seals leaking both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Sidestep heavily corroded and insecure
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S - swivel housing leakings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - shock absorber turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S - perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Access step heavily corroded and holed
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips - N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter / filter head (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S - swivel housing leakings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - shock absorber turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S - perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Access step heavily corroded and holed
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips - N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Side steps corroded(both)
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))
Side steps corroded(both)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 HKV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ56 HKV, 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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BJ56 HKV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2006.
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