MOT Status
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120,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel housing damp
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rear bump stops misisng
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel housing damp
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rear bump stops misisng
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel wet
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel wet
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel wet
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
offside rear bump stop missing
Fuel hose leaking tank hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Steering system fouling steering damper shield loose fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel wet
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock turret corroded
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
offside rear bump stop missing
Front Shock mounts corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft UJ worn
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock mounts corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft UJ worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear propshaft uj slight play
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rear tail pipe rubbing on tyre (4.1.D.2)
rear propshaft uj slight play
steering damper bush wearing
front tyres rubbing slightly on lower suspension arms on full lock, due to heavy treads.
n/s swivel joint leaking grease.
n/s/r tyre tread worn hole through exhaust pipe.
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s swivel joint leaking grease.
n/s/r tyre tread worn hole through exhaust pipe.
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.
rear number plate is damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear number plate is damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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PX56 YJH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 PX56 YJH, 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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PX56 YJH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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