MOT Status
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136,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Service brake excessively fluctuating fluctuation through brake [pedal (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower rear cross member also step insecure (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Wipers do not park correctly (8.3.1d)
Central Statutory seat belt missing Trapped under seat (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure front securing nut (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row of seats (5.2.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside registration plate light not working
offside and rear wiper blades split
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside registration plate light not working
offside and rear wiper blades split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK06 VUM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VUM, 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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PK06 VUM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.
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