MOT Status
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169,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
steering box lower tie bar end
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect borh sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off sterring box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rears (0.1 (d))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front /rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively damaged o/s n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear wrong coulor (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rears (3.6.B.2c)
B/PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S FRONTS (3.6.B.2c)
F/PADS LOOKING LOW
O/S REAR DOOR HINGES WORN
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
f/tyres close to limit
h/brake needs adjusting
rears require attension soon
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 PZS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FY56 PZS, 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 FY56 PZS registered?
FY56 PZS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2006.
Is FY56 PZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY56 PZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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