MOT Status
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136,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in front wheel arches STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle tie bar front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in front wheel arches STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe chafing due to filter insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle tie bar front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle top A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle tie bar front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes on top of chassis (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle tie bar front bushed split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on top of chassis o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
both rear axle tie bar front bushed split, no play
rear axle a frame ball joint gaiter perished
Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on top of chassis o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
both rear axle tie bar front bushed split, no play
rear axle a frame ball joint gaiter perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint above rear axle starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm and lock tab not securing the nut (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint above rear axle starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lining(s) wearing thin offside front and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lining(s) wearing thin offside front and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))
front number plate taped to bumper secure at this time and loose wire near front bumper
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre shows signs of rubbing on tie bar ok on lock to lock
Offside Front slight weep from hub swivel
parking brake leaver operation poor
windscreen washer switch operation poor
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
off side front swivel joint has small oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
off side front swivel joint has small oil leak
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RV56 JCU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 RV56 JCU, 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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RV56 JCU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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