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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks evident
engine oil leaks apparent
front number plate is damaged
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
engine oil leaks apparent
front number plate is damaged
fuel tank damp
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre won on the shoulders
parking brake light not working
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre won on the shoulders
Slight play in both front swivel pins.
parking brake light not working
offside front hub seal is leaking
play in the nearside front lower swivel pin
slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing
wear in both the front front axle bushes
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
offside front hub seal is leaking
play in the nearside front lower swivel pin
slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing
wear in both the front front axle bushes
front number plate is damaged
offside front seat belt webbing frayed
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front number plate is damaged
front propshaft splines are badly worn
offside front inner brake pad wearing thin
offside front seat belt webbing frayed
vehicle presented in a very dirty condition
wear evident in the transfer box
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
possible leak on the fuel tank
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake fluid level is low
possible leak on the fuel tank
under side of vehicle is very dirty
Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
rear brake pipes are corrdoded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid and coolant levels are low
engine oil level is low
offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
rear brake pipes are corrdoded
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil level is low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight oil leak on front differential pinion oil seal
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads wearing thin
slight oil leak on front differential pinion oil seal
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres close to legal limit in places.
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FL06 GVM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 FL06 GVM, 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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FL06 GVM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.
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