MOT Status
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216,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened suspension modified and front anti roll bar removed, carried out road test and found vehicle to be safe (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened suspension modified and front anti roll bar removed, carried out road test and found vehicle to be safe (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
N/s/f axle seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front hub oil seals slight oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front hub oil seals slight oil leak
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
Central Front Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ENGINE
Oil leak REAR TRANSFER BOX
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
play in front axle stabiliser bar bushes
rear anti roll bar D bushes worn
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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RE06 AVP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 RE06 AVP, 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 RE06 AVP registered?
RE06 AVP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2006.
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