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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footplate of the bulkhead
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush has play
general corrostion
Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Row of seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footplate of the bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight brake bind O/S/F
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
slight brake bind O/S/F
slight brake bind to offside front
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
slight brake bind to offside front
Front diff leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both Front hub seals leaking
rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded
Front diff leaking
Front hub seal leaking
Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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 steering damper bush slightly worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L33 MOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 L33 MOB, 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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L33 MOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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