MOT Status
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212,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
A welding repair has been done to the front axle mounting point
All welding repairs to chassis and body heavily coated in under seal
Engine leaking oil
Front and rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking
Offside Front Body mount corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in mutiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
welding repairs in mutiple places
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced support bar across top of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced support bar across top of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in mutiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
welding repairs in mutiple places
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine oil leak
Front Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded
large oil leak
vehicle has been undersealed
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
coolant leak
exhaust system corroded
large oil leak
play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front door step
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear seats removed
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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L206 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L206 YDE, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L206 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.
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