MOT Status
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48,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top u/j under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes at the brake diverter valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area fractured lower floor below pedal box adjacent to brake diverter valve holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing broken and filter insecure. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top u/j under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
surface corrosion @ os bulk head
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
surface corrosion @ os bulk head
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
all discs corroded
front propshaft bolt loose at gearbox end
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all discs corroded
front propshaft bolt loose at gearbox end
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
steering damper bush worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD56 LBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SD56 LBA, 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 SD56 LBA registered?
SD56 LBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is SD56 LBA safe to buy?
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