MOT Status
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219,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both & Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both & Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both & Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undersealed underbody
Front Both sides shafts has grease leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undersealed underbody
CAB OR CHASSIS CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF A MOUNTING, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING OVERALL SECURITY TOP TO BOTTOM (6.2.2 (D) (I))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top to Bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight oil leak steering box
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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SY56 RVC 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 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SY56 RVC, 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 SY56 RVC registered?
SY56 RVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is SY56 RVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY56 RVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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