MOT Status
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146,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis has surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Chassis has surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose gearbox end (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached boot (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front front wheel fouling with suspension arm on full lock
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel fouling with suspension arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY56 YNZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YNZ, 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 GY56 YNZ registered?
GY56 YNZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.
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