MOT Status
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112,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(chassis heavily undersealed inner and outer)
Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outer chassis corroded /holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (Rear cross member corroded holed close to mounting fixings) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Rear cross member inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper (rear wiper blade defective)
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All main feed pipes front to rear /Offside) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
chassis corroded throughout
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe goes in between spring when steering on full lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
chassis corroded throughout
chassis coated
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
chassis coated
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at lower end (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
nearside rear brake disc corroded
washer aims poor
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s front brake pipe greased
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no clutch pedal rubber
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no clutch pedal rubber
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR05 DXN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 LR05 DXN, 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 LR05 DXN registered?
LR05 DXN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.
Is LR05 DXN safe to buy?
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