MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to rear axle
Corrosion to rear chassis
Corrosion to front axle
Corrosion to front chassis
Corrosion to all suspension coil springs
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Corrosion to all suspension coil springs
Corrosion to front axle
Corrosion to front chassis
Corrosion to rear axle
Corrosion to rear chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
areas to chassis corroded
Heavy surface corrosion in chassis
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Slight seepage from hub seal
Offside Front Slight seepage from hub seal
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has a weld repair offside central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached loose at the bolt of the link bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has a weld repair offside central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front axle leaking.
Gearbox and transfer box leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Hub leaking.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front axle leaking.
Gearbox and transfer box leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Hub leaking.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front diff leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s rear brake disc pitted
nsr osr tyres wearing on inside edges
front axle swivel joints nearside & offside weeping oil
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
front axle swivel joints nearside & offside weeping oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK56 ZFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK56 ZFP, 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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VK56 ZFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.
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