MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis leg at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively chalk marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
underside dirty preventing inspection
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside front swivel joint has slight play
Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside front swivel joint has slight play
steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler drop arm ball joint - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
steering dampner has slight play in a bush - chalk marked
Diff oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)
under vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Diff oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)
under vehicle dirty
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ56 VEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?
PJ56 VEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2006.
Is PJ56 VEO safe to buy?
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