MOT Status
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282,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible moved was obscured (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements moved was obscured (0.1 (d))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obstructed by ladder (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm lift (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
oil leak on engine
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak various ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak various ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
light stork may require attention in future
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN56 DBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PN56 DBU, 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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PN56 DBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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