MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
signs of fuel leak put none visible
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all brake pipes corroded
both front swivels slightly leaking
steering damper has play in bush
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all brake pipes corroded
both front swivels slightly leaking
steering damper has play in bush
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess leaking oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front BOTH SIDES HUB SEALS LEAKING.
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front BOTH SIDES HUB SEALS LEAKING.
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MEZ 8397 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 MEZ 8397, 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 MEZ 8397 registered?
MEZ 8397 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.
Is MEZ 8397 safe to buy?
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