MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
drop link cover loose
O/S/F Brake flexi pipe poorly secured.
Vehicle underseal protected.
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Connection to steering box. (2.2.B.1h)
O/S/F Brake flexi pipe poorly secured.
Vehicle underseal protected.
Corrosion to O/S/F and O/S/R metal brake pipe.
Oil leak from O/S/F swivel hub assy.
Some brake pipes covered in underseal.
Vehicle underside covered in underseal.
Vehicle underseal protected.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle underseal protected.
Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls and tread.
Both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls and tread.
Vehicle underseal protected.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls and tread.
Both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls and tread.
Vehicle underseal protected.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres cracking slightly on tread
slight leak on offside front swivel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
osf tractor joint seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 SAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SW56 SAM, 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 SW56 SAM registered?
SW56 SAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is SW56 SAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 SAM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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