MOT Status
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215,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder.
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount point snapped / rusted off exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Top centre mount ball joint on rear axle worn / replace as soon as possible.
Offside Front headlight switch is loose, it works but is fiddly.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner / outer sidewalls cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner / outer sidewalls cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake not tested
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front diff. leaking from fail seal
Offside Rear Outer diff'leaking from fail seal
Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front diff. leaking from fail seal
Offside Rear Outer diff'leaking from fail seal
Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
rear prop nut missing and loose
steering damper bush worn
transfer box mounts bolt missing and nut loose
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r tyre 3mm on outer edge
Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r tyre 3mm on outer edge
front and rear pads getting low
handbrake almost has no reserve travel
slight damage on nearside rear outer seat belt
small hub oil leak on both front seals
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
front and rear pads getting low
handbrake almost has no reserve travel
slight damage on nearside rear outer seat belt
small hub oil leak on both front seals
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L22 GDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 L22 GDR, 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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L22 GDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.
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