MOT Status
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115,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight oil leak from the hub knuckle
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight oil leak from the hub knuckle
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on the rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis by axle, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure broken (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
movement on both rear shock absorbers lower rubber bushes
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
movement on both rear shock absorbers lower rubber bushes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY56 VMK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GY56 VMK, 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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GY56 VMK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2006.
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