MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,296 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Nearside front indicator assy slightly loose
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of road wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front indicator assy slightly loose
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of road wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on the steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
both front wiper blades started to split
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres cracking
headlight beam patterns poor
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front steering sphere has slight oil leak
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L29 MAW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 L29 MAW, 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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L29 MAW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2006.
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