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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
chassis ,rear cross member ,out riggers and centre body cross member starting to corrode
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
chassis ,rear cross member ,out riggers and centre body cross member starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis corroded
exhaust flanges corroded
rear cross member corroded
rear lower coil spring mounts corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis corroded
exhaust flanges corroded
rear cross member corroded
rear lower coil spring mounts corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust flange heavily corroded but still secure
Centre to rear section exhaust flange corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Slight corrosion to rear of chassis
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front spheres are leaking oil and are pitted
both sidesteps are corroded and breaking up
power steering box is damp
windscreen washer delivery is poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and gaiter is insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front outer spheres are leaking oil and are pitted
both side steps are corroded and breaking up
power steering box has signs of a leak
windscreen washer delivery is poor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front diff oil seal is leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and not cleaning the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension hub is leaking oil
Nearside side step is corroded and holed
Offside Front Lower shocker bushes are worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and not cleaning the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper shocker bushes are worn
Offside side step is corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter houseing and mount is corroded and split
rear brake pad pins are worn
steering linkage damper bushs are worn
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering box drop arm end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj worn into yoke (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front diff oil seal is leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and not cleaning the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension hub is leaking oil
Nearside side step is corroded and holed
Offside Front Lower shocker bushes are worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and not cleaning the screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper shocker bushes are worn
Offside side step is corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter houseing and mount is corroded and split
rear brake pad pins are worn
steering linkage damper bushs are worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front tractor seals leaking
engine cover
oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need adjusting (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front tractor seals leaking
engine cover
oil leak
both front tractor seals leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front tractor seals leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front and rear diff seals are leaking
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front and rear diff seals are leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front diff seal leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front diff seal leaking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
tow bar fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
tow bar fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear diff leaking oil o/s/f tractor joint leaking oil slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear diff leaking oil o/s/f tractor joint leaking oil slight play in steering rack
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BU56 KVE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BU56 KVE, 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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BU56 KVE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2007.
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