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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
front swivel housing leaking, leaking on tyre
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
front swivel housing leaking, leaking on tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mounting deteriorated
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mounting deteriorated
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear "A" frame gaitor seteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear "A" frame gaitor seteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside swept area large vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing joint to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Towbar component fractured suport arm bolt broken (6.1.6 (a))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached retaining nut and arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside swept area large vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose on universal joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter area (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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated
Spare tyre defective 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Diesel fuel smell from under bonnet but no leaks detected at time of MOT test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C M+S (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Diesel fuel smell from under bonnet but no leaks detected at time of MOT test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Steering damper has slight movement in a bush
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/85x16C (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper has slight movement in a bush
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise handbrake travel
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise handbrake travel
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both nearside door steps damaged
front bumper damaged, nearside
nearside front wing panel slight damage
steering damper bush, slight wear
both nearside door steps damaged
front bumper damaged, nearside
nearside front wing panel slight damage
steering damper bush, slight wear
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HX56 FVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 HX56 FVC, 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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HX56 FVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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