MOT Status
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128,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front and rear pinon seals weeping
n/s/f o/s/f hub seals weeping
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
rear fog lamp cover damaged
rear diff weeping oil
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and center (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OSF /NSF/NS MAIN BRAKE PIPES CLEANED AND GREASED, PITTED SLIGHTLY.
REAR FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. NO NAKED LIGHT VISIBLE.
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MAIN PIPE. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
REAR FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. NO NAKED LIGHT VISIBLE.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.3.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.3.2d)
Re-test carried out by C Powell
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
o/s front windscreen out of swept area cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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ST56 LXF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 ST56 LXF, 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 ST56 LXF registered?
ST56 LXF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2006.
Is ST56 LXF safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST56 LXF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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