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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp lens damage
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reversing lamp: lens defective, emitted light not adversely affected
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Replaced fuse (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play swivel ball bearings front both sides
significant body damage
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A Frame bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Axle swivel bearings slightly worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
significant body damage
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play swivels also corroded (2.2.B.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play swivels also corroded (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush "A" frame (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
vehicle has slight corrosion underneath
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Propshaft component defective
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PY06 GYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 PY06 GYF, 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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PY06 GYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2006.
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