MOT Status
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73,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished / over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished / over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres over 10 years old
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on various tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all tyres over 10 years old
Nearside Front tyre approaching 10 years old
offside front and both rear tyres all over 10 years old
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre approaching 10 years old
offside front and both rear tyres all over 10 years old
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside front tyre outer wall damaged
corrosions forming on the rear cross section not a reason for rejection at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosions forming on the rear cross section not a reason for rejection at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inside
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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FL56 EKN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FL56 EKN, 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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What year was FL56 EKN registered?
FL56 EKN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is FL56 EKN safe to buy?
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