MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Body mount support on offside and nearside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear axle tie bar mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Body mount support on offside and nearside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shockie upper and lower bush deteriorated slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front steering seal has slight leak
rear diff prop seal has slight oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front steering seal has slight leak
rear diff prop seal has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
engine has oil leak
nearside rear and offside rear tyres have slight damage on outer edge
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SK56 WLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SK56 WLX, 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 SK56 WLX registered?
SK56 WLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is SK56 WLX safe to buy?
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