MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
all brake pipes greased
all rear seats folded
corrosion on exhaust system
vehicle heavily undersealed
all brakepipes undersealed unable to examine
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
all brakepipes undersealed unable to examine
brake pipes to both front wheels heavly greased also across rear axle heavly greased unable to examine the brake pipes
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes to both front wheels heavly greased also across rear axle heavly greased unable to examine the brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Both Sides Rear Inner Brake Pads Looks Worn Quite Low, But Unable To Fully Assess Without Dissmanteling
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both Sides Rear Inner Brake Pads Looks Worn Quite Low, But Unable To Fully Assess Without Dissmanteling
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Sides Rear Brake Discs Surfaces Very Pitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MY06 VRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 MY06 VRA, 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 MY06 VRA registered?
MY06 VRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is MY06 VRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for MY06 VRA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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