MOT Status
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135,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front challis seal slight misting
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central exhaust corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside to offside brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal slighty leaking
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front & offside rear indicator lamps slightly discoloured
Both front shock absorber lower bushes perished & split
Both rear trailing arm front bushes perished
Central Exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tractor joint seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Off main brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both front & offside rear indicator lamps slightly discoloured
Both front shock absorber lower bushes perished & split
Both rear trailing arm front bushes perished
Central Exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tractor joint seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Off main brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front metal brake pipes , rear of main[s] and nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.
Front and rear diff and offside front hub assembly all leaking oil .
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling metal brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Both front metal brake pipes , rear of main[s] and nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.
Front and rear diff and offside front hub assembly all leaking oil .
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking filter (o/s/r wheel arch) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hi level brake light diconnected
n/s and o/s front seat belts frayed
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to check rear aera seat belts due to seats being folded away
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CE55 FHZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 CE55 FHZ, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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CE55 FHZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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