MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corrosion on flanges
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front axle corroded.
Rear anti rollbar inner bush brackets corroded.
Rear axle corroded.
Rear cross member corroded.
Front axle corroded.
Rear anti roll bar inner brackets corroded.
Rear axle corroded
Rear crossmember corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front number plate dameaged.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting tube broken away from vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front number plate dameaged.
Both side bars corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe going to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both side bars corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe going to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
slight damage to front number plate.
both front and rear brake pads worn
front number plate slightly damaged
Oil leak engine
rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear tyre showing signs of slight perishing on outer sidewall
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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RT04 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RT04 DEF, 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 RT04 DEF registered?
RT04 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is RT04 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for RT04 DEF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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