MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear outer sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has corrosion where clip would be (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has corrosion where clip would be (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall all 4 tyres cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
diff weaping
n/s/f hub seal weaping
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?
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GK06 YBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 GK06 YBV, 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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GK06 YBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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