MOT Status
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233,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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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HD56 YFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HD56 YFY, 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 HD56 YFY registered?
HD56 YFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2006.
Is HD56 YFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for HD56 YFY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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