MOT Status
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92,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside rear seat catch/anchor loose
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside rear seat catch/anchor loose
Engine cover fitted
Front suspension springs corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. Attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose on threads (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Front suspension springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. Attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear brake pads wearing low
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front swivel seal slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear shocker weak
Nearside Rear trialing arm bush perished
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front swivel seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear shocker weak
Offside Rear trialing arm bush perished
Power steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper's (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear's (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper's (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU06 TWX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 TWX, 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 VU06 TWX registered?
VU06 TWX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2006.
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