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Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box End (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box End (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
engine oil leaks
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear rubbing on chasis (3.6.B.1)
engine oil leaks
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber splitting
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MH55 XVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 MH55 XVX, 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 MH55 XVX registered?
MH55 XVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 2006.
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