MOT Status
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155,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear step insecure
Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease
Nearside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking grease
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points
Slight corrosion at main front to rear brake pipe
Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub
Slight wear at rear lower shock absorber bushes
Various oil leaks around engine and transmission
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside front swivel hub slightly leaking oil
Offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes worn
Various oil leaks around engine and gearbox
Exhaust system corroded
Slight wear at nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded
Slight wear at nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
All rear seatbelts and buckles have damage and slight fraying in the webbing
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs and pads worn
Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Various oil leaks around engine
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
All rear seatbelts and buckles have damage and slight fraying in the webbing
Exhaust system corroded
Front brake discs and pads worn
Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Various oil leaks around engine
Oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
p.a.s. slightly noisy
Exhaust system corroded in places
Slight oil leaks around front swivel hub assemblies
Stonechip damage to nearside front headlamp
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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KR55 ZXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KR55 ZXX, 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 KR55 ZXX registered?
KR55 ZXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2006.
Is KR55 ZXX safe to buy?
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