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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel housing has a slight leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel housing has a slight leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All tyres perished
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded and pads thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid level low
N/S/R side light dim
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All tyres perished
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded and pads thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid level low
N/S/R side light dim
All brake discs corroded
All tyres perished
Brake fluid low
Exhaust corroded/leaking gas
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear crossmember corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Slight brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper and lower bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease
Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Slight brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper and lower bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P12 DEF 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 66.7%.
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 P12 DEF, 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 P12 DEF registered?
P12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is P12 DEF safe to buy?
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