MOT Status
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44,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front road wheel heavily corroded
Nearside Front slight oil leak front swivel housing
both rear road wheels corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front road wheel heavily corroded
Nearside Front slight oil leak front swivel housing
both rear road wheels corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all road wheels heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all road wheels heavily corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front and rear axle pinion seals leaking slightly
n/s/f steering pivot seal slightly leaking oil
rear brake discs rusted and pads over 3/4 worn
front and rear axle pinion seals leaking slightly
n/s/f steering pivot seal slightly leaking oil
rear brake discs rusted and pads over 3/4 worn
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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PO56 ABU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 PO56 ABU, 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 PO56 ABU registered?
PO56 ABU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is PO56 ABU safe to buy?
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