MOT Status
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93,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front hubs leaking slightly
Front crown seals slight seepage
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member badly corroded multiple places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective mounting points corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system corroded but has no leak of gasses
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to the exhaust
oil level low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to the exhaust
oil level low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ABS system permanently removed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ABS system perminatly removed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY55 MKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 LY55 MKU, 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 LY55 MKU registered?
LY55 MKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.
Is LY55 MKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY55 MKU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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