MOT Status
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103,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to balance valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Lower a frame ball joint slight worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f has accident damage to wing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK06 VUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 PK06 VUF, 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 PK06 VUF registered?
PK06 VUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.
Is PK06 VUF safe to buy?
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