MOT Status
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84,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour front indicators white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Broken off (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
oil leak on n/s/f hub.
rear diff input seal leaking oil
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak on n/s/f hub.
oil leak on o/s/r hub.
rear diff input seal leaking oil
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
screen cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs and pads poor condition
screen cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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TVG 196 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 TVG 196, 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 TVG 196 registered?
TVG 196 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2006.
Is TVG 196 safe to buy?
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