MOT Status
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73,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1,93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative interior (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff casing corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both wiper blades torn slightly
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
handbrake will not stay in the off postition without holding it , brakes not binding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel filter housing loose but still supported by housing casing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel filter housing loose but still supported by housing casing
centre/tail exhaust corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
centre/tail exhaust corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW55 HHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 SW55 HHJ, 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 SW55 HHJ registered?
SW55 HHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2006.
Is SW55 HHJ safe to buy?
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