MOT Status
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117,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member excessively corroded outer face[ prescribed area steering damper mounting] (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis member excessively corroded inner and outer (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres torn around inner and outer edges of tread 7.50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside mirror cracked
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside mirror cracked
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ56 DHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PJ56 DHK, 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 PJ56 DHK registered?
PJ56 DHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2006.
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