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167,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside 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))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Attached to front chassis crossmember ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from wheel hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Attached to front chassis crossmember ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from wheel hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sump bolts missing
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PJ55 XFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PJ55 XFL, 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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PJ55 XFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2006.
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