MOT Status
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134,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing leaking grease
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing leaking grease
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing leaking
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel arch broken
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel arch broken
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake flex leaking fliuid (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Oil leak
rear step insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY06 YTS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 SY06 YTS, 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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SY06 YTS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2006.
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