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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested decelerometer test not carried out due trye condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded
corrosion forming on offside and nearside chassis legs and rear cross members
offside and nearside center out riggers corroded
offside and nearside front hub seals leaking
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all four tyres wearing uneven
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested due to major brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to o/s/f (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all four tyres wearing uneven
all four tyres wearing uneven
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
all four tyres wearing uneven
n/s/f brake pads getting low
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential and transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Front Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper (shock absorber) o/s bushes worn, excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle worn/excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential and transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HK55 XYN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HK55 XYN, 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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HK55 XYN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2006.
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