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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points
Offside and nearside front headlamps deteriorating
Slight oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points
Offside and nearside front headlamps deteriorating
Slight oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Oil leak around rear differential
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak around rear differential
Rear registration plate lamp slightly insecure
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.
NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHT DAMAGE.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE VARIOUS SPLITS AND CUTS IN TREAD.
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.
PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND STIFF OPERATION.
SLIGHT LIFT AT STEERING DROP-ARM BALLJOINT.
VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE VARIOUS CORRODED SECTIONS.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.
NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHT DAMAGE.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE VARIOUS SPLITS AND CUTS IN TREAD.
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.
OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT END CAP MISSING.
PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND STIFF OPERATION.
SLIGHT LIFT AT STEERING DROP-ARM BALLJOINT.
VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE VARIOUS CORRODED SECTIONS.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 YJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 FV55 YJK, 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 FV55 YJK registered?
FV55 YJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2006.
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