MOT Status
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162,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track adjuster (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage fouling Transverse track rod fouling axle (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Steering box drop arm to drop link swivel insecure (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD55 RAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 MD55 RAX, 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 MD55 RAX registered?
MD55 RAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2006.
Is MD55 RAX safe to buy?
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