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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear prop U-J worn slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S front (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear prop U-J worn slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S front (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi-hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre Exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering Box Drop arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake pipe above rear diff leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi-hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight , gearbox slight leak also (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower some surface rust in places , generally in good condition but would advise a wax oil
Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion around chassis
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 KHC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 OV56 KHC, 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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OV56 KHC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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