MOT Status
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both front brake pipes corroding
n/s/f hub damp
slight play in rear shocker lower bushes
slight play in steering box arm ball joint
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both front brake pipes corroding
n/s/f hub damp
slight play in rear shocker lower bushes
slight play in steering box arm ball joint
slight play in steering damper bush
Front brake pipes corroding and o/s/r
Front hubs damp
Offside Front hub slight play
Rear discs deteriorating
Rear spring cups deteriorating
both front tyres reaching marker bars
front and rear coil springs corroding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm end link has play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes worn (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes from hoses to calipers rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to brake hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to brake to brake hose rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes from hoses to calipers rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear axle or rear wheel bearings are noisey
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear axle or rear wheel bearings are noisey
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
steering dampner o/s end bush worn
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to front no plate
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VU06 JHE, 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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VU06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2006.
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