MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
wiper switch loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both o/s n/s rears both upper and lowers (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers likely to become detached both o/s n/s rears (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
wiper switch loose
oil leak from engine
oil leak from rear diff
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leak from engine
oil leak from rear diff
rear brake pipes corroded
steering uj worn
driver door striker worn
engine oil leak
front axle swivel housings seeping grease
slight play detected at steering wheel (steering uj worn)
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
track rod ends has slight play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
driver side door catch worn
front axle swivel housings seeping grease
slight play detected at steering wheel
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
track rod ends has slight play
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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IHZ 4979 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 IHZ 4979, 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 IHZ 4979 registered?
IHZ 4979 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is IHZ 4979 safe to buy?
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